Asbestos Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

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. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Legal Assistant or 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 ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive documents and data entry in a high-volume setting. This role is on-site in our new Ft.

Lauderdale office.

• Prepare and file asbestos bankruptcy trust claims with accuracy and attention to eligibility requirements and deadlines
• Draft legal documents including affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence
• Input and manage data in internal case management system (Smart Advocate)
• Conduct frequent client outreach to gather required information and provide claim status updates
• Review deposition transcripts and various other case materials and provide summaries to the supervisor
• Work on resolution of any claim deficiencies
• Manage settlement releases as needed

• Prior experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or other legal claims filing processes (strongly preferred)
• College degree preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A client-focused mindset and ability to maintain professionalism in all interactions
• Strong organization with the ability to multitask and manage deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

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.