Asbestos Paralegal
Asbestos Paralegal
Clayton, Missouri
|Direct (Permanent) Full Time
|$ 50,000 - $ 65,000 per year
Clayton, Missouri
Direct (Permanent) Full Time
$ 50,000 - $ 65,000 per year
May 05, 2025
|Job ID: L02243 - AXS_1746465709
May 05, 2025
Job ID: L02243 - AXS_1746465709
Job Summary
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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy asbestos defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team and play a key role in high-volume, complex litigation cases.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will assist attorneys throughout all phases of asbestos litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support experience-ideally within toxic tort, asbestos, or product liability cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, analyze, and summarize documents and records provided by clients, co-defendants, and other third parties
Prepare and maintain comprehensive case files, including pleadings, correspondence, medical records, and discovery responses
Assist with drafting and serving discovery documents, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas
Coordinate and manage medical record requests, expert witness files, and deposition scheduling
Support attorneys in trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, organizing witness files, and preparing trial notebooks
Monitor deadlines, track case activity, and ensure timely filings with courts and agencies
Perform database entry and maintenance for case tracking and document management
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times
Collaborate with other legal team members to ensure efficient workflow and case progression
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
At least 5 years of experience in litigation, ideally with exposure to asbestos, product liability, or toxic tort cases
Strong understanding of litigation procedures in both state and federal courts
Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems
Familiarity with e-filing systems, medical record retrieval platforms, and litigation databases preferred
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a hybrid work environment
Work Schedule & Benefits:
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Excellent benefits package, including:
Major medical insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parking
Generous paid time off
If interested in this role, please submit an updated version of your resume for our review!

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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