Asbestos Litigation Paralegal in Missouri at
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Job Description
About Us
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Asbestos Litigation Paralegal to support our growing Missouri Asbestos practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal with prior asbestos or complex personal injury litigation experience who is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing cases in a fast-paced environment.
This position will be fully remote to start. Candidates must be based in Missouri and able to reliably attend in-person proceedings, filings, or trial support as needed.
You Will:
- Support attorneys in all phases of asbestos litigation from intake through resolution
- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
- Draft, format, and file petitions, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses in Missouri state courts through Missouri’s e-filing platform; monitor confirmations and acceptance notices
- Monitor court dockets and ensure all filing deadlines and response dates are accurately calendared
- Coordinate service of process in compliance with Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure
- Maintain and organize case files, medical records, and exposure documentation in our case management system (SmartAdvocate)
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in personal injury, mass tort, or asbestos litigation (asbestos litigation highly preferred)
- Experience with Missouri Case.net
- Familiarity with Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure and local circuit rules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems (SmartAdvocate, Litify, etc)
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Transit Program
- Retirement Plan
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually
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.