Asbestos Litigation Attorney

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP

$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Licensed in the State of Illinois
  • 1-5 years of asbestos litigation experience
  • Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File&Serve Illinois
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
  • Trial experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial
  • Conduct depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and appear in court
  • Collaborate with experts in occupational health, toxicology, and geology
  • Assist in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel and insurers
  • Stay updated on developments in asbestos-related law and industry trends
  • Meet with clients to gather their asbestos exposure history

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Retirement Plan
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Asbestos Litigation Attorney to join our Chicago team. This is a junior to mid-level role, ideal for candidates with 1-5 years of asbestos litigation experience. Experience in general personal injury litigation alone is not sufficient-prior asbestos litigation experience is required.

You Will:
  • Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys.
  • Conduct depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and appear in court.
  • Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology to analyze and present compelling evidence.
  • Assist in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, insurers, 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.

You Have:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Licensed in the State of Illinois
  • 1-5 years of asbestos litigation experience (mandatory).
  • Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File&Serve Illinois
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
  • Trial experience is a plus

Our Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Retirement Plan

Salary Range: $125k-$150k

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.

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