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divh2Toxic Tort Paralegal/h2pWilson 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 Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus./ppOur 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 Toxic Tort Paralegal position in our San Francisco Office./ppThis position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement./ppThe Position/ppThis 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./ppKey Responsibilities:/pulliPrepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation/liliContact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same/liliSearch and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information/liliPrepare summary of pertinent transcripts/liliAssemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents/liliReview, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants/liliDetermine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review/liliConduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses/liliManage documents and organize case files/liliMonitor and review third party eFile/eService databases/liliOther responsibilities as requested/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliMust have a bachelors degree/liliParalegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred/lili2+ years toxic tort litigation experience, including asbestos, talc, benzene, mold, or similar cases/liliExperience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trial/liliTrial preparation experience a plus/liliStrong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)/liliiManage experience a plus/liliAttention to detail and organizational skills are critical/liliClear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing/liliMust be able to work independently and be proactive/liliExperience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus/li/ulpSalary Range:/pp$80,000 - $110,000 USD/ppWhy Should You Apply?/pulliBenefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan/liliCareer Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement/liliEmployee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits/li/ul/div