Asbestos Litigation Paralegal — Mass Tort Specialist

CyberCoders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to support a busy mass torts and asbestos litigation practice in New York. The role manages case files, conducts factual investigations, drafts routine litigation documents, and supports attorneys with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in asbestos or mesothelioma cases, strong drafting and organizational skills, and familiarity with eDiscovery tools and major research platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of paralegal experience in asbestos, mesothelioma, mass torts, or complex litigation.
• Experience with asbestos exposure issues and plaintiff-side litigation.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and document-management skills.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery tools and legal research platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; compassionate client support.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain asbestos and mass tort case files, including pleadings and discovery.
• Conduct factual and exposure investigations with work histories and records.
• Draft, prepare, and file routine litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate medical records retrieval and summaries with treating physicians.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, deposition binders, and trial notebooks.
• Support discovery processes and eDiscovery platforms.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and statute of limitations tracking.
• Communicate regularly and compassionately with clients and families.
• Assist with settlement demand preparation and settlement documentation.
• Support attorneys with legal research and briefing.
• Coordinate billing and time reporting for litigation tasks.
• Collaborate with intake teams for new asbestos/mesothelioma claims.

Skills

Drafting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client compassion

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Concordance

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to support a busy mass torts and asbestos litigation practice in New York. The role manages case files, conducts factual investigations, drafts routine litigation documents, and supports attorneys with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in asbestos or mesothelioma cases, strong drafting and organizational skills, and familiarity with eDiscovery tools and major research platforms.