Asbestos Litigation Attorney (1-5 yrs) - Trial Ready

Medium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Transit program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP in Chicago seeks a junior to mid-level Asbestos Litigation Attorney to join our team. The role requires 1–5 years of asbestos litigation experience and Illinois licensure; general personal injury experience alone is not sufficient.

You will manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, conduct depositions, coordinate with experts, and assist in settlements under supervision. Our firm emphasizes helping injured people and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in the State of Illinois.
• 1–5 years of asbestos litigation experience (mandatory).
• Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File&Serve Illinois.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos-related cases from initial consultations to trial under senior attorneys.
• Conduct depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and appear in court.
• Collaborate with experts to analyze and present evidence.
• Assist in settlement negotiations with insurers and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends.
• Meet with clients to gather information about asbestos/talc exposure history.

Skills

Asbestos litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Tools

Odyssey E-Filing

File&Serve Illinois

Job description

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP in Chicago seeks a junior to mid-level Asbestos Litigation Attorney to join our team. The role requires 1–5 years of asbestos litigation experience and Illinois licensure; general personal injury experience alone is not sufficient.

You will manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, conduct depositions, coordinate with experts, and assist in settlements under supervision. Our firm emphasizes helping injured people and offers comprehensive benefits.