Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations.

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and reliable Paralegal to join our Asbestos Bankruptcy team. This position will play a vital role in preparing and submitting claims to various Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. The role is on‑site in our new Ft. Lauderdale office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage asbestos bankruptcy trust claims with accuracy, curing deficiencies as needed.
• Input and manage data in internal case management system.
• Communicate with Trusts representatives and the firm’s various internal departments such as liens, accounting, intake, and estates.
• Assist with complying with audit requests within deadlines.
• Conduct frequent client outreach to gather required information and provide claim status updates.
• Review various records and case materials including deposition transcripts and provide summaries to the attorneys.
• Assist managing attorney with monitoring bankruptcy Court dockets for relevant filings, deadlines, and other related tasks.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or other legal claims filing processes (strongly preferred).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Client‑focused mindset and ability to maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• College degree strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

Pay

Salary Range: $25‑$32 per hour. The quoted salary range represents our good‑faith estimate of what ideal candidates are likely to expect, and offers are tailored within the range based on experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other relevant factors.