Asbestos Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is seeking an Asbestos Paralegal for its Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate has experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury law and is looking to transition to asbestos-related work. The role reports to the Philadelphia office 5x a week.

The position requires 2+ years as a PI paralegal, strong communication, and proficiency with Windows-based software and MS Office. Benefits include 401(k), health/dental/vision, life insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a PI Paralegal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support asbestos-related personal injury cases.
• Assist in the preparation of complaints, notices, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Organize and maintain case files in Smart Advocate.
• Interact with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars.

Skills

PI Paralegal experience

Strong communication

Windows/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 Asbestos Paralegal to join our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will be someone who is experienced in Plaintiff Personal Injury law and wants to make the move to Asbestos. This role will report to our Philadelphia office 5x a week.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as complaints, notices, 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.
• Interact with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, and assist in answering their questions and concerns.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases.

You Have

• 2+ years experience as a PI Paralegal
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

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

$20 - $26 an 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.