Asbestos Bankruptcy Paralegal
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP•Fort Lauderdale, FL
•$25 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- College degree strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Transit Program
- Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
