Junior Asbestos Attorney

Career Group Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group Search is seeking a Junior Asbestos Attorney in New York to join a collaborative team. The attorney will manage asbestos-related cases from intake to trial, working closely with senior attorneys on complex matters.

The role requires 2+ years of personal injury or defense experience and NY licensure; asbestos litigation knowledge is preferred. Some travel may be required, with an office in Midtown Manhattan and compensation of $110-140k base DOE plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury or defense experience.
• Licensed to practice in NY.
• Understanding of asbestos litigation preferred.
• Experience in other types of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases from intake to trial under senior attorneys.
• Conduct depositions, discovery, write motions, and appear in court.
• Research asbestos-related cases, including talc history and literature.
• Collaborate with experts to analyze and present evidence.
• Support senior attorneys in settlements with opponents and insurers.
• Stay updated on asbestos law, science, and industry trends.
• Meet with clients to gather exposure history.
• Potential to litigate other tort claims.

Skills

Personal injury experience

Licensed to practice in NY

Litigation experience

Job description

A national plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking a Junior Asbestos Attorney to join its collaborative team! This role will manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases from client intake to trial, working closely with senior attorneys on complex asbestos litigation matters. Some travel may be required.

Office located in Midtown Manhattan

Compensation: $110-140k base salary DOE + bonus & competitive benefits

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Conduct depositions and discovery, write motions, and appear in court.
• Conduct thorough research on asbestos-related cases, including the history of talc sourcing and mines, scientific literature, and various sources of discovery.
• Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology to analyze and present compelling evidence.
• Support senior attorneys in settlement negotiations with opposing parties, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends to provide the best legal counsel possible.
• Meet with clients to gather information about their asbestos/talc exposure history.
• Have opportunities to potentially litigate other types of tort claims.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of personal injury or defense experience required.
• Licensed to practice in NY required.
• Understanding of asbestos litigation preferred.
• Experience in other types of litigation.