Remote Asbestos Trust & Bankruptcy Attorney

Gpac; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid flexibility

Support staff and filing systems

Long-term growth opportunity

Collegial environment focused on team

Job summary

Gpac is assisting a well-established plaintiffs' practice in recruiting an Asbestos Trust & Bankruptcy Attorney to handle nationwide trust claims. This role emphasizes technical, detail-oriented work focused on trust administration, claims strategy, and maximizing client recoveries with minimal courtroom demand.

The ideal attorney has a J.D., active bar license, 3+ years of asbestos trust fund or bankruptcy experience, and thrives in a high-volume environment with remote or hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of asbestos trust fund or bankruptcy experience.
• Strong understanding of asbestos bankruptcy trusts and claims procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of claims independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage asbestos bankruptcy trust claims across multiple trusts.
• Analyze exposure histories, medical records, and employment documentation to support claims.
• Develop trust claim strategies to maximize client recoveries.
• Coordinate trust submissions with underlying asbestos litigation when applicable.
• Track trust audits, deficiency notices, and appeals.
• Stay current on trust distribution procedures (TDPs) and evolving trust requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and intake teams as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Practice Area: Asbestos Litigation / Bankruptcy Trust Claims Experience Level: 3+ Years (flexible for strong candidates)

Overview

We are working with a well-established plaintiffs' practice seeking an experienced Asbestos Trust & Bankruptcy Attorney to handle asbestos bankruptcy trust claims nationwide. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys technical, detail-oriented work and wants to focus on trust administration, claims strategy, and maximizing recoveries for clients-without heavy trial demands.

The position offers long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a high-volume, sophisticated asbestos practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage asbestos bankruptcy trust claims across multiple trusts
• Analyze exposure histories, medical records, and employment documentation to support claims
• Develop trust claim strategies to maximize client recoveries
• Coordinate trust submissions with underlying asbestos litigation when applicable
• Track trust audits, deficiency notices, and appeals
• Stay current on trust distribution procedures (TDPs) and evolving trust requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and intake teams as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (multi-state a plus)
• 3+ years of experience handling asbestos trust fund claims and/or asbestos bankruptcy matters
• Strong understanding of asbestos bankruptcy trusts and claims procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high volume of claims independently
• Experience with trust auditing and appeals is a plus

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation (salary commensurate with experience)
• Remote or hybrid flexibility
• Predictable workload compared to other litigation roles
• Support staff and established trust filing systems
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable plaintiffs' practice
• Collegial, low-ego environment focused on results and collaboration

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Attorneys currently focused on asbestos trust work who want a dedicated trust-only role
• Former asbestos litigators seeking less courtroom-intensive work
• Solo or small-firm attorneys with trust experience looking for a stable platform
• Attorneys with strong bankruptcy-adjacent asbestos knowledge

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.