Asbestos Intake Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP•New York, NY

89d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Asbestos Intake Paralegal provides administrative support to the firm’s asbestos practice and intake team. The role coordinates documentation, maintains accurate case records, and assists with client communications and case tracking to help ensure that potential client inquiries and case materials are processed efficiently and according to firm procedures. This position is fully on site in the firm’s Manhattan office and reports directly to the Intake Manager. The ideal candidate is professional, empathetic, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive information in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of customer service, intake, or administrative experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly over the phone.
High attention to detail and ability to accurately document complex information.
Professional demeanor and a compassionate, client-focused approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a legal intake, asbestos, mass tort, or personal injury environment.
Familiarity with medical terminology, occupational history intake, or legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

Answer live lead calls to assess potential eligibility for asbestos-related claims.
Initiate intake procedures for qualified inquiries and route files to appropriate team members as needed.
Prepare and send case correspondence, such as “Contact Us” letters.
Communicate with potential clients regarding case status updates when applicable.
Prepare, track, and manage FedEx labels and outgoing deliveries when applicable.
Maintain and update case statuses within the case management system.
Record and track case-related communications in the firm’s master tracking spreadsheet.