Senior Asbestos Attorney

Career Group Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Midtown Manhattan office

Job summary

Career Group Search is helping a national plaintiff personal injury law firm in Midtown Manhattan recruit an experienced asbestos attorney. The role oversees all aspects of asbestos exposure cases, from intake through trial or settlement.

Travel may be required, with a hybrid office arrangement in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plaintiff-side asbestos litigation, a strong background in corporate discovery, expert development, and trial preparation, and an active New York

Qualifications

• Active New York bar license
• 5+ years in plaintiff-side asbestos litigation
• Experience with expert development and trial preparation
• Strong understanding of asbestos-related diseases and exposure pathways

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of asbestos cases from intake to settlement or verdict.
• Conduct research on asbestos exposure, corporate liability, product identification, and industry practices.
• Collaborate with experts in industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, and engineering to support causation and damages.
• Handle corporate and expert depositions, review document productions, and develop liability theories.
• Stay updated on asbestos litigation developments, regulations, and scientific studies.

Skills

Asbestos litigation

Discovery

Case management

Client counseling

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.