Senior Settlement Release Paralegal — PI & Asbestos Focus

Meirowitz-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, a trial law firm with offices across multiple states, seeks a Lead Settlement Release Paralegal in our Manhattan office. You will manage settlement release documents and lead a paralegal team to ensure accuracy and timely processing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and excellent written communication, with the chance to work closely with clients and defense counsel on asbestos and personal injury settlements.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a settlement release paralegal.
• Proven track record of attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication.
• Nice to have: experience drafting and handling release agreements or related contracts.
• Nice to have: bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Nice to have: experience with SmartAdvocate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy of all settlement release documents.
• Oversee work product of settlement release paralegal team
• Coordinate with attorneys to gather necessary information for the completion of release agreements.
• Communicate with clients and explain settlement release agreements including coordinating document signing or notary appointments.
• Receive and review executed documents to ensure completion and submit to opposing counsel for processing.
• Track status of funding and follow up with opposing counsel on any delays.
• Perform additional administrative and paralegal tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, a trial law firm with offices across multiple states, seeks a Lead Settlement Release Paralegal in our Manhattan office. You will manage settlement release documents and lead a paralegal team to ensure accuracy and timely processing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and excellent written communication, with the chance to work closely with clients and defense counsel on asbestos and personal injury settlements.