Sandberg Phoenix is looking for a Paralegal to join our Asbestos Team

Sandberg Phoenix is recruiting a litigation paralegal with 2 - 4 years of experience in litigation supporting our growing toxic tort practice area.

You’ll love this job if:

• You take pride in being organized
• You are detail-oriented
• You can have fun at work
• You can be flexible

What you’ll do:

• Work as a team member with attorneys from initial responsive pleadings, discovery, trial preparation and trial.
• Request and review pleadings or discovery from plaintiff, defense liaison, or trust coordinator under attorney instruction.
• Prepare a chronology of facts, medical records and create production logs.
• Conducting research via social media and online services.
• Draft deposition and medical bill summaries, memorandums, and scheduling orders for attorney review and signature.
• Assist with all aspects of discovery phase including preparing discovery requests and responses and issuing of any subpoenas.
• Manage documents through various case management softwares.
• Prepare documentation and materials for hearings and depositions.
• Manage multiple priorities.

You should have:

• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training.

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors.
• Ability to review, organize, analyze, and summarize facts and documents.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products.
• Proficient in document management and case management software.
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally or nationwide, via private or public transportation to assist attorney in representing clients.
• Four-year college degree; Paralegal Certificate and/or two years of Paralegal experience

Pay, perks and such:

At Sandberg Phoenix we pride ourselves on living our values each day and it shows. Ranked one of St. Louis’ Best Places to Work several years in a row, we are continually improving to recruit and retain top talent – from our interview process to our Sandberg Scoop sessions with our CEO, culture is at the heart of everything we do.

• We offer all the standard benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, flexible vacation, 401(k) plan, and paid parking or transportation allowance.
• We also offer some unique benefits including paid day off for birthdays, office casual dress code, tuition reimbursement and more.
• We offer flexible work schedules and are currently working in a hybrid environment.
• We value individuality and diversity. Our affinity groups, including our Diversity Committee, our Women’s Committee and our Community Connections Committee allow our members to get involved, get to know one another, and make a difference using their unique talents.

How to Join Us:

Apply online at www.sandbergphoenix.com – Career Opportunities or send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@sandbergphoenix.com, or fax to 314-241-7604 or mail to Recruitment: Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., 600 Washington Avenue – 15th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101.

Sandberg Phoenix is committed to an inclusive environment that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic to the extent protected by federal, state or local laws.

5-2023