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Litigation Paralegal – Defense Litigation
Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid: 2 days remote/week)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week with flexible start and end times
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
About the Opportunity:
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a respected defense litigation firm in St. Louis, to identify a Litigation Paralegal to support one of their partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paralegal with strong organizational skills and a background in complex defense litigation-particularly product liability cases.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide direct supporton high-stakes, complex product liability matters.
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Assist with all phases of litigation, including discovery, document review and production, medical record organization, deposition prep, and motion practice.
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Draft pleadings, subpoenas, and correspondence.
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Coordinate with experts, clients, and co-counsel.
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Maintain and organize case files, ensuring timely and accurate docketing and calendaring.
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Support trial preparation as needed (previous trial experience not required).
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Track and enter billable hours (minimum requirement: 130 billable hours per month).
Requirements:
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3+ years of defense litigation experience required.
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Prior experience in product liability and/or complex litigation strongly preferred.
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Must have experience billing time in a legal setting.
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Exceptional attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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Proficiency with litigation support software and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Paralegal certificate preferred but not required with relevant experience.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
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Work directly with a name partner on meaningful, high-level cases.
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Flexible start and end times to accommodate your schedule.
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Hybrid flexibility: work from home 2 days per week.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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