Asbestos Intake Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP•New York, NY

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Asbestos Intake Paralegal provides essential administrative support to the firm’s asbestos practice and intake team. This role supports the intake process by coordinating documentation, maintaining accurate case records, and assisting with client communications and case tracking. The position helps ensure that potential client inquiries and case materials are processed efficiently and in accordance with firm procedures. This role is fully on site in our Manhattan office and reports directly to the Intake Manager. The ideal candidate is professional, empathetic, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive information while working 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 with the ability to accurately document complex information
Professional demeanor with a compassionate, client-focused approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, 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 the 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