Mass Tort Paralegal, California

Husch Blackwell

Mass Tort Paralegal providing assistance to attorneys with fact investigation and case management. Focusing on California product liability matters including asbestos and toxic torts.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed.
Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
Prepare draft pleadings and discovery.
Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
Assist with calendaring/docketing.
Work with attorneys in multiple offices.
Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
Stay informed of developments in the product liability practice areas and the Paralegal industry.
Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
Comply with firm policies.
Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervise same.
Attend and participate in in-house CLEs.
Mentor Paralegal Assistants.
Anticipate attorney needs.
Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Asbestos, Silicosis, or other Toxic Tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific)
Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
An employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdocument preparationdatabase managementdocketingpleadings draftingdiscovery preparationcase managementcalendaringproject folder maintenanceelectronic file maintenance

Soft Skills

attention to detailprofessional demeanorcommunicationorganizationmentoringindependenceclient serviceteam collaborationanticipation of needssupervision

Certifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor’s degree in law related fieldAssociate’s degree with paralegal training