About the job:
A national plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking a Junior Asbestos Attorney to join its collaborative team! This role will manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases from client intake to trial, working closely with senior attorneys on complex asbestos litigation matters. Some travel may be required.
Office located in Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $110-140k base salary DOE + bonus & competitive benefits
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys.
- Conduct depositions and discovery, write motions, and appear in court.
- Conduct thorough research on asbestos-related cases, including the history of talc sourcing and mines, scientific literature, and various sources of discovery.
- Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology to analyze and present compelling evidence.
- Support senior attorneys in settlement negotiations with opposing parties, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends to provide the best legal counsel possible.
- Meet with clients to gather information about their asbestos/talc exposure history.
- Have opportunities to potentially litigate other types of tort claims.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of personal injury or defense experience required.
- Active bar license required.
- Licensed to practice in NY required.
- Asbestos litigation experience preferred.
- Understanding of asbestos litigation preferred.
- Experience in other types of litigation.
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