Asbestos Paralegal (Chicago)
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 an experienced and detail-oriented Asbestos Litigation Paralegal to support our growing Illinois Asbestos practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal with prior asbestos or complex personal injury litigation experience who is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing cases in a fast-paced environment.
This position will be remote to start, with the expectation that the paralegal will commute to and work from our Chicago office once it opens. Candidates must be based in the Chicago area or able to reliably commute to Chicago when the office becomes operational.
You Will:
- Support attorneys in all phases of asbestos litigation from intake through resolution
- Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses
- Prepare and manager service lists, authorizations, subpoenas and correspondence
- Monitor court dockets and ensure all filing deadlines and response dates are accurately calendared
- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
- Maintain and organize case files, medical records, and exposure documentation in our case management system (SmartAdvocate)
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in personal injury, mass tort, or asbestos litigation (asbestos litigation highly preferred)
- Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File & Serve Illinois
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems (SmartAdvocate, Litify, etc)
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Transit Program
- Retirement Plan
Salary Range: $65k-80k
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
- 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in personal injury, mass tort, or asbestos litigation
- Asbestos litigation experience
- Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File & Serve Illinois
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with case management systems (SmartAdvocate, Litify, etc.)
- Based in the Chicago area or able to reliably commute to Chicago when the office opens
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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.
