Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal
About Us
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.
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 ideal candidate will be organized, communicative, and comfortable handling sensitive documents and data entry in a high-volume setting. This role is on-site in our new Ft. Lauderdale office.
You Will:
- 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
You Have:
- 1+ year of experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or other legal claims filing processes (strongly preferred)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- A 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
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Transit Program
- Retirement Plan
Salary Range: $25-$32 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.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of experience with asbestos bankruptcy trusts or other legal claims filing processes
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Client-focused mindset and professionalism in all interactions
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage deadlines
- High attention to detail
- College degree
What We Do
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a nationally recognized trial law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries through no fault of their own. Specializing in cases such as mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, they fight against powerful corporations to recover maximum compensation for their clients, having secured over $500 million in settlements and verdicts.
