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 Midtown Manhattan to manage asbestos-related cases from intake through trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys. The role involves client meetings, depositions, discovery, and court appearances in a collaborative team.

You will conduct thorough research on asbestos matters, work with experts in health and geology, and assist in settlements while staying current on industry developments and potential exposure to other tort claims.

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 and discovery, write motions, and appear in court.
• Research asbestos-related cases including talc history and scientific literature.
• Collaborate with experts to analyze and present evidence.
• Support negotiations with parties and insurers.
• Stay updated on asbestos-related law and industry trends.
• Meet with clients to gather asbestos/talc exposure history.
• Potentially litigate other tort claims.

Skills

Personal injury experience

Asbestos litigation understanding

Court appearances

Client intake

Education

Licensed to practice in NY

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.