Job Description

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Business Litigation Paralegal to join its St. Louis office. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

Are you an experienced business litigation paralegal looking for a change? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a skilled professional to be a critical part of our team. Under the leadership of the Manager of Practice Support Services, this position works directly with litigation attorneys and assists case teams throughout all phases of litigation, including preparation and trial. If you possess a high level of professionalism, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in litigation support software, we invite you to apply for this exciting position that offers opportunities for continued growth and professional development. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of deposition and other discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre-trial compliance, preparation for jury voir dire, trial, post-trial and appellate proceedings, including preparation for oral arguments, case strategy conferences and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually.
• Identifies, investigates, collects, analyzes and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits.
• Identifies potential expert and/or factual witnesses.  Reviews, analyzes and selects documentation to prepare witnesses and conducts conferences with or takes statements of witnesses and potential witnesses.
• Reviews, analyzes and drafts discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and medical records.
• Identifies, calendars and complies with regulatory agency or court-imposed schedules and orders in accordance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, including coordinating and negotiating scheduling of case events such as depositions and conferences.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience required.
• Associate’s Degree or a Paralegal Certification is required, and Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  Equivalent experience in Litigation will be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and a proficiency in litigation support software is a plus.
• Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills.
• Must possess professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with clients and employees at all levels within the organization.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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