Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP seeks an asbestos bankruptcy paralegal for our Ft. Lauderdale office. You will prepare and file claims, manage data in our system, and coordinate with Trusts and internal teams. This is an on-site role requiring keen attention to deadlines and accuracy.

You will support attorneys by reviewing records and summaries, and by assisting with court docket monitoring. A client-focused, detail-oriented professional with strong communication will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or legal claims filing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Client-focused and professional in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file asbestos bankruptcy trust claims; cure deficiencies as needed.
• Input and manage data in internal case management system.
• Communicate with Trusts and internal departments (liens, accounting, intake, estates).
• Assist with audit requests within deadlines.
• Frequent client outreach to gather information and provide claim updates.
• Review records and deposition transcripts; provide summaries to attorneys.
• Assist with monitoring bankruptcy Court dockets and deadlines.

Skills

Asbestos trusts

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal

About Us

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Paralegal to join our Asbestos Bankruptcy team. This position will play a vital role in preparing and submitting claims to various Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. The ideal candidate will be organized, communicative, and comfortable handling sensitive documents and data entry in a high-volume setting. This role is on-site in our new Ft. Lauderdale office.

You Will:

• Prepare, file, and manage asbestos bankruptcy trust claims with accuracy, curing deficiencies as needed
• Input and manage data in internal case management system
• Communicate with Trusts representatives and the firm’s various internal departments such as liens, accounting, intake, and estates
• Assist with complying with audit requests within deadlines
• Conduct frequent client outreach to gather required information and provide claim status updates
• Review various records and case materials including deposition transcripts and provide summaries to the attorneys
• Assist managing attorney with monitoring bankruptcy Court dockets for relevant filings, deadlines, and other related tasks

You Have:

• 1+ year of experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or other legal claims filing processes (strongly preferred)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A client-focused mindset and ability to maintain professionalism in all interactions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines
• High attention to detail
• College degree strongly preferred

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

Salary Range: $25-$32 per hour

The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

$25 - $32 an hour