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About the Company - Hiatt Law Group is seeking an individual to join our firm as a Paralegal Case Manager in our asbestos litigation and bankruptcy practice area. This is an opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized and leading asbestos law firm well known for its dedication to justice for all clients and specialized expertise in asbestos bankruptcy trust claims. Here, you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and growth. Join a firm team in which all employees receive very competitive compensation packages and performance bonuses, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role - Our Asbestos Paralegal Case Manager will be responsible for:
Client Communication: Serve as the primary liaison for our clients, ensuring they receive timely, empathetic updates about the progress of their claims. Your role is crucial in making our clients feel supported and informed throughout the process.
Client Investigations: Work with a team to investigate asbestos exposure through work and family history, to identify specific asbestos product exposure, produce the exposure affidavits, and obtain other exposure evidence need to successfully pursue asbestos bankruptcy claims on our clients’ behalf.
Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims: Work within a team to prepare asbestos bankruptcy claims, submit asbestos bankruptcy claims to the various asbestos trusts, and continually improve and optimize bankruptcy claim practices.
Affidavit Preparation: Draft comprehensive product affidavits to substantiate client exposures, with a focus on detailed documentation of product identification and usage.
Managing Workflow: Oversee the effective workflow of cases in our electronic case management system and assisting our Intake Team with managing and following the intake system.
Point of Contact: Be the point of contact for our intake and work-up providers, our national referral and co-counsel, and staff and leaders at the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Administrators
Qualifications - Qualified Candidates will have:
Minimum of 5 years of prior asbestos legal experience.
Experience in legal case management, specifically with a focus on asbestos bankruptcy trust claims.
Proficiency in CRM systems, with a deep understanding of their role in enhancing client communication, data management, and workflow optimization.
Familiarity and experience in filing, curing, and negotiating cases with asbestos bankruptcy trusts.
High attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Conduct legal research to support attorneys in asbestos-related personal injury cases, including gathering information on asbestos-containing products, exposure sources, and relevant laws and regulations.
Perform some administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars and handling correspondence related to asbestos cases.
Required Skills - Our Asbestos Paralegal Case Manager will have the following Competencies:
Decision Making: Is aware of issues and asks questions when issues arise; completes day-to-day tasks in team; manages and leads a team through daily decisions.
Communication: Effectively communicates through written and verbal forms; shares information when asked; understands the appropriate level of confidentiality with client and firm data.
Leadership: Gives positive feedback to others; has and continues to develop skills to mentor others; asks questions; focuses on day-to-day tasks; manages workflow of others on team.
Continuous Learning: Attends required training; accepts planned change willingly.
Teamwork: Works as a member and leader of teams and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions vary.
Alignment to Values: Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; has a deep understanding of one's own core functions.