Asbestos Paralegal

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to join our Midtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior Asbestos Litigation experience, though an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal will also be considered. This position is full-time and will be based in the office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as complaints, service lists, motions, and discovery requests/responses related to asbestos cases
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents and evidence are properly indexed and accessible in Smart Advocate
• Monitor the docket and ensure all filing deadlines are met
• Interact with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, and assist in answering their questions and concerns
• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in asbestos-related personal injury cases, including gathering information on asbestos-containing products, exposure sources, and relevant laws and regulations
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Personal Injury paralegal
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Nice to Have: 1+ year of experience as an Asbestos Litigation Paralegal
• Nice to Have: 1+ year of experience using Smart Advocate

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary Range: $24-$34 per hour. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Schedule

Full-time, In-person, 5 days per week in our Midtown Manhattan office.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.