Paralegal - Plaintiff Asbestos

Adams & Martin Group is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill a legal support position in a plaintiffs' law firm located in downtown St. Louis. This is a direct hire position.

This position includes working directly with the Firm's Asbestos Team. A successful candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to high level of detail; service-oriented professionalism; ability to follow complex and detailed instructions; and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience working in plaintiff's asbestos practice strongly desired. Legal Assistants and Paralegals encouraged to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare technical legal documents, including affidavits, memoranda, claims filing materials, and client correspondence;
• receive feedback and final review from team attorneys;
• Prepare and submit detailed claim submission materials related to asbestos claims against insolvent companies;
• Investigate claims and maintain client files;
• Sort, refine, filter and summarize data, primarily using Excel;
• Frequent and routine professional client communication to ensure accurate case updates;
• Collaborate effectively with team attorneys and paralegal managers.

Required Skills, Abilities:

• Prior legal experience preferred; prior or current experience in Plaintiff asbestos practice strongly desired;
• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills;
• Independent ability to self-start and manage assigned tasks with little supervision; ability to be proactive and take initiative;
• Strong critical thinking and a natural curiosity for problem-solving;
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with a natural desire to help people.

Compensation: $40K to $55K DOE

Benefits:

Hybrid work options after 6 months

Medical: Firm pays 100% of Employee Only premium

Dental: Firm pays 100% of Employee Only premium.

Vision: Firm pays 78% of Employee Only premium.

Life and Disability Insurance Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Paid Parking or Metro Pass Reimbursement.

401(k) Plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid week between Christmas and New Year Holidays.

11-12 Firm Paid Holidays.

Summer Schedule - One-half day off with pay every other Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Discretionary Year-end Performance Bonuses.

Volunteer Opportunities

Lots of employee recognitions, team building and other fun events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.