Asbestos Paralegal

Plona Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in New York, NY seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial and defense matters. The candidate should have 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably with asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, or complex defense matters.

Responsibilities include drafting litigation documents, coordinating discovery, managing calendars, and assisting with depositions and trial prep.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm.
• Experience with asbestos litigation strongly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, deposition preparation, and case management.
• Experience with electronic filing and service across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and iManage preferred.
• Prior trial preparation and trial support experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and distribute legal correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate electronic filing and service of documents across multiple state and federal jurisdictions.
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, discovery schedules, and case milestones across a substantial caseload.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and electronic records.
• Assist with document review, discovery productions, and preparation of privilege logs.
• Coordinate depositions, prepare deposition materials, and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Review court dockets and monitor case developments.
• Assist attorneys with witness interviews, communications, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate expert-witness retention, medical defense documentation, and related litigation materials.
• Provide ongoing administrative and substantive litigation support to attorneys and trial teams.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Asbestos litigation

Electronic filing

Case management

Deposition preparation

Trial support

Document review

Microsoft Office

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

iManage

Job description

Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan)

Compensation: $90,000–$105,000 + Overtime & Bonus

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2+ Days Onsite

Experience: 3–5 Years

Firm: Leading International Law Firm

Position Overview

Plona Partners is representing a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Trial & Defense practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably involving asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, or complex defense litigation. This individual will work closely with attorneys on a high-volume caseload, supporting matters from initial discovery through trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and distribute legal correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate electronic filing and service of documents across multiple state and federal jurisdictions.
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, discovery schedules, and case milestones across a substantial caseload.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and electronic records.
• Assist with document review, discovery productions, and preparation of privilege logs.
• Coordinate depositions, prepare deposition materials, and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Review court dockets and monitor case developments.
• Assist attorneys with witness interviews, communications, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate expert-witness retention, medical defense documentation, and related litigation materials.
• Provide ongoing administrative and substantive litigation support to attorneys and trial teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm.
• Experience with asbestos litigation strongly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, deposition preparation, and case management.
• Experience with electronic filing and service across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and iManage preferred.
• Prior trial preparation and trial support experience advantageous.