Paralegal Asbestos Affidavit Preparer ( Asbestos Law Firm Experience Required)

Braver Law; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 57,250 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a dedicated Affidavit Drafter to join its Asbestos Trust Fund Department in Washington, D.C. The role requires preparing detailed legal affidavits for lung cancer clients, emphasizing skills in communication, empathy, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience with lung cancer or asbestos-related claims, strong writing abilities, and be comfortable conducting sensitive client interviews. Competitive benefits include remote work flexibility, health reimbursement, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience working with lung cancer cases preferred.
• Strong writing skills to create legal documents.
• Comfort with sensitive client interviews.

Responsibilities

• Analyze intake call summaries and client records.
• Speak compassionately with clients for details.
• Draft asbestos exposure affidavits based on gathered information.
• Understand variations among asbestos trust requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to gather information.
• Manage multiple affidavits while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing and research skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Experience working with lung cancer cases

Comfort conducting sensitive interviews

Ability to manage multiple cases

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Salary: $57,250.00 - $70,000.00 (US Dollar)

About the job Paralegal Asbestos Affidavit Preparer (Asbestos Law Firm Experience Required)

About Braver Law PLLC

Braver Law PLLC is a national law firm focused on helping individuals diagnosed with lung cancer and mesothelioma secure compensation for asbestos-related illnesses. We take pride in our thorough, compassionate approach to client advocacy. Our Asbestos Trust Fund Department is growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Affidavit Drafter to support our lung cancer clients by helping document their asbestos exposure history.

Position Overview

As an Affidavit Drafter, you will be responsible for preparing detailed legal affidavits that outline how each client was exposed to asbestos. This includes reviewing work history records and intake notes, speaking directly with clients to gather additional information, and crafting clear, persuasive exposure narratives that comply with asbestos trust fund requirements.

This is a demanding role that requires exceptional communication, empathy, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of lung cancer cases. You'll play a direct part in helping clients and their families access financial relief during a critical time.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Client Files: Analyze intake call summaries, employment records, union documents, and medical information to understand each client's exposure history.
• Conduct Client Interviews: Speak compassionately and professionally with clients or family members to clarify or expand on exposure details.
• Draft Exposure Affidavits: Write compelling and legally sound asbestos exposure affidavits based on interviews, records, and known occupational exposures.
• Tailor for Each Trust: Understand variations in affidavit requirements among different asbestos bankruptcy trusts and draft accordingly.
• Collaborate with Legal Staff: Work closely with attorneys, case managers, and medical records teams to gather information and revise drafts as needed.
• Meet Deadlines: Prioritize and manage multiple affidavits simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and empathy.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with lung cancer cases or asbestos-related personal injury claims is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills with the ability to transform technical and personal histories into clear legal documents.
• Comfort conducting sensitive, sometimes emotional, interviews with clients and/or their families.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Legal, medical-legal, or claims-based background is a plus.
• Prior experience with asbestos trust fund work is a major plus.

Why Join Braver Law PLLC?

• Impactful Work: Help individuals with serious medical diagnoses secure compensation and peace of mind.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Collaborate with a national legal team from your home office.
• Meaningful Mission: Be part of a team that cares deeply about its clients and the quality of its legal work.
• Competitive Benefits: Includes salary commensurate with experience, health and dental reimbursement (ICHRA), 401(k) match, PTO, and paid federal holidays.