Asbestos Litigation Attorney
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Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
Manage all aspects of asbestos-related litigation from initial client consultation through trial, including depositions, discovery, and motion practice. Collaborate with expert witnesses and negotiate settlements while staying current on relevant legal and scientific developments.
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 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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+$800 million recovered. Thousands of lives changed.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a national trial law firm dedicated to fighting for injured people. With offices across New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina, we give injured people a strong voice against corporate malfeasance and injustice at the hands of others.
Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg have amassed over $800 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients and have been recognized by Super Lawyers and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. While professional accolades are certainly nice, nothing is better than a client or their loved one telling us how much they appreciate all of the hard work we did once their case resolves.
If we accept your case, you become part of the Meirowitz & Wasserberg family, not just another file in a mountain of cases. Each case receives personalized attention by an attorney, and clients are treated with the respect they deserve. During attorney-client conferences, our objective is to create a comfortable environment where clients can speak freely and are encouraged to ask questions.
We understand that families come to us in the midst of serious emotional, physical, and financial challenges. That is why our mission is to offer compassionate but aggressive legal support with the goal of obtaining the best results possible and recovering the maximum compensation our clients are entitled to receive.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
New York, NEW YORK
+$800 million recovered. Thousands of lives changed.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a national trial law firm dedicated to fighting for injured people. With offices across New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina, we give injured people a strong voice against corporate malfeasance and injustice at the hands of others.
Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg have amassed over $800 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients and have been recognized by Super Lawyers and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. While professional accolades are certainly nice, nothing is better than a client or their loved one telling us how much they appreciate all of the hard work we did once their case resolves.
If we accept your case, you become part of the Meirowitz & Wasserberg family, not just another file in a mountain of cases. Each case receives personalized attention by an attorney, and clients are treated with the respect they deserve. During attorney-client conferences, our objective is to create a comfortable environment where clients can speak freely and are encouraged to ask questions.
We understand that families come to us in the midst of serious emotional, physical, and financial challenges. That is why our mission is to offer compassionate but aggressive legal support with the goal of obtaining the best results possible and recovering the maximum compensation our clients are entitled to receive.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
New York, NEW YORK
