Paralegal

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our San Francisco Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

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The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, self-starter to advance their paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through hands-on experience in a fast-paced litigation group.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation

Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same

Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information

Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts

Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents

Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants

Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review

Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses

Manage documents and organize case files

Monitor and review third party eFile/eService databases

Other responsibilities as requested

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred

2+ years toxic personal injury and/or tort litigation experience preferred, including asbestos, talc, silica, benzene, mold, or similar cases

Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trial

Trial preparation experience a plus

Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

iManage experience a plus

Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical

Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing

Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$80,000 $110,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com .

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex,…