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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:
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Review, analyze, and summarize documents and records provided by clients, co-defendants, and other third parties
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Prepare and maintain comprehensive case files, including pleadings, correspondence, medical records, and discovery responses
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Assist with drafting and serving discovery documents, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas
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Coordinate and manage medical record requests, expert witness files, and deposition scheduling
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Support attorneys in trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, organizing witness files, and preparing trial notebooks
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Monitor deadlines, track case activity, and ensure timely filings with courts and agencies
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Perform database entry and maintenance for case tracking and document management
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Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times
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Collaborate with other legal team members to ensure efficient workflow and case progression
Preferred Qualifications:
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required
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Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
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At least 5 years of experience in litigation, ideally with exposure to asbestos, product liability, or toxic tort cases
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Strong understanding of litigation procedures in both state and federal courts
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Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
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Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems
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Familiarity with e-filing systems, medical record retrieval platforms, and litigation databases preferred
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a hybrid work environment
Work Schedule & Benefits:
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Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Excellent benefits package, including:
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Major medical insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid parking
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Generous paid time off
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If interested in this role, please submit an updated version of your resume for our review!
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