Maternity Leave Coverage - Asbestos Paralegal

About Us

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a mid-size trial law firm that is dedicated to fighting for injured people with offices located in NY, NJ, PA, NC, FL, CA and TX. We represent people, not corporations. Join our team to help injured folks get the justice they deserve.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Asbestos Paralegal to join our Midtown Manhattan office during an employee's maternity leave. The candidate should have 2 years of prior Asbestos Litigation experience. This position is full-time for approximately 12-16 weeks of coverage.

You Will:

• 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 make sure 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 some administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases.

You Have:

• 1+ year of experience as an Asbestos Litigation Paralegal.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to Have:

• 1+ year of experience using Smart Advocate.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018