Asbestos Paralegal

Meirowitz-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis​

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit Program

Retirement Plan

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP in Midtown Manhattan seeks an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to support our asbestos litigation team. The role requires 2+ years of Personal Injury paralegal experience, with familiarity in preparing complaints, discovery and case management.

The position is full-time, based in the office 5 days a week, and offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and commuter transit support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Personal Injury paralegal.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Asbestos litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as complaints, service lists, motions, and discovery requests/responses related to asbestos cases.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents and evidence are properly indexed and accessible in Smart Advocate.
• Monitor the docket and make sure all filing deadlines are met.
• Interact with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, and assist in answering their questions and concerns.
• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in asbestos-related personal injury cases, including gathering information on asbestos-containing products, exposure sources, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Perform some administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases.

Skills

Personal Injury paralegal

Microsoft Office

Tools

Smart Advocate

Job description

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 looking for an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to join our Midtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior Asbestos Litigation experience though an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal will also be considered. This position is full-time and will be based in the office 5x per week.

You Will:

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as complaints, service lists, motions, and discovery requests/responses related to asbestos cases.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents and evidence are properly indexed and accessible in Smart Advocate.
• Monitor the docket and make sure all filing deadlines are met.
• Interact with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, and assist in answering their questions and concerns.
• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in asbestos-related personal injury cases, including gathering information on asbestos-containing products, exposure sources, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Perform some administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases.

You Have:

• 2+ year of experience as a Personal Injury paralegal.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to Have:

• 1+ year of experience as an Asbestos Litigation Paralegal.
• 1+ year of experience using Smart Advocate.

Our Benefits:

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

Salary Range

Salary Range: $24-34 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person