Paralegal

Wilson Elser•San Francisco, CA

57d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. 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. Discover our newly renovated San Francisco office! Take a virtual tour and explore our building amenities. 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.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree
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
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
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

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred
Trial preparation experience a plus
iManage experience a plus
Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

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