Senior Asbestos Attorney

Career Group Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The National plaintiff personal injury law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Asbestos Attorney to oversee all aspects of asbestos exposure cases, including client matters, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep. The Midtown Manhattan office offers a hybrid schedule.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in plaintiff-side asbestos litigation, an active New York license, and a track record of working with experts across jurisdictions; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice in the State of New York (additional admissions a plus).
• 5+ years of experience practicing plaintiff-side asbestos litigation.
• Deep understanding of asbestos-related diseases, product identification, and exposure pathways.
• Proven success managing complex asbestos dockets and working with experts to build strong cases for trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of asbestos cases, including client meetings, discovery responses, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Research and analyze asbestos exposure, corporate liability, product ID, and industry practices.
• Collaborate with industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, and engineering experts.
• Handle corporate and expert depositions, review productions, and develop liability theories.
• Stay updated on asbestos litigation, regulations, and related studies.
• Meet with clients and families to document exposure history and provide compassionate representation.

Skills

Asbestos litigation

Trial preparation

Deposition handling

Client meetings

Research and analysis

Collaboration with experts

Job description

A national plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Asbestos Attorney to join their growing and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asbestos litigation, including corporate discovery, expert development, and trial preparation. This role will oversee all aspects of asbestos exposure cases, from intake and discovery through settlement or verdict, and work closely with clients and co-counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Some travel will be required.

Office located in Midtown Manhattan / Hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of asbestos cases, including client meetings, discovery responses, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis on asbestos exposure, corporate liability, product identification, and industry practices.
• Collaborate with experts in fields such as industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, and engineering to support causation and damages.
• Handle corporate and expert depositions, review document productions, and develop liability theories.
• Remain updated on the latest developments asbestos litigation, regulations, and scientific studies to provide the best legal counsel possible.
• Meet with clients and their families to document exposure history and ensure compassionate and comprehensive representation,

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice in the State of New York (additional admissions a plus).
• 5+ years of experience practicing plaintiff-side asbestos litigation.
• Deep understanding of asbestos-related diseases, product identification, and exposure pathways.
• Proven success managing complex asbestos dockets and working with experts to build strong cases for trial.