ASBESTOS CASE MANAGEMENT PARALEGAL – DALLAS, TX

ASBESTOS CASE MANAGEMENT PARALEGAL – DALLAS, TX - Direct Hire 

LOCATION l Dallas, TX | 100% Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This is an hourly position.

• Benefits: Competitive benefits package including 401(k), medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

• Job Type: Full-time, in-office 5 days per week. No hybrid or remote arrangements offered.

• Schedule: 8 hours per day, approximately 40 hours per week. General office hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with scheduling flexibility.

• Additional hours may be required to meet litigation deadlines and are compensated.

• Discretionary bonuses and annual merit-based raises.

ROLE IMPACT

Join an established litigation practice handling complex asbestos, mesothelioma, toxic tort, and wrongful death cases. As an Asbestos Case Management Paralegal, you will assist with the management and development of numerous plaintiffs' asbestos litigation files, supporting 1–2 attorneys throughout discovery, case preparation, and trial readiness. Success requires strong case management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex litigation involving multiple defendants and jurisdictions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a busy caseload of approximately 30–60 asbestos and mesothelioma personal injury and wrongful death cases, supporting 1–2 case-managing attorneys.

• Handle extensive discovery, including organizing asbestos exposure documentation, identifying multiple products and defendants, and coordinating case development for complex toxic tort litigation.

• Draft, prepare, and distribute legal documents, including correspondence, deposition notices, contracts, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, and discovery materials.

• Coordinate proper filing and service of legal documents, including e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions. Communicate with local counsel to ensure timely filings and compliance with court requirements.

• Track litigation deadlines across multiple cases and jurisdictions, maintain accurate case records, and coordinate with attorneys and legal teams to ensure cases remain organized and trial-ready.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in plaintiffs' asbestos litigation, mesothelioma cases, or other complex toxic tort litigation, preferably within a medium-to-large law firm. General motor vehicle accident or traditional personal injury experience alone is not sufficient.

• Demonstrated experience with complex discovery, multi-defendant litigation, court filings, e-filing/e-service, and managing litigation deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to type 40–50+ WPM, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced litigation environment.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Adobe Acrobat

• LexisNexis File & Serve

• Lexis Advance / Lexis.com for legal research

• ECF/PACER electronic court filing systems

• NEOS legal case management and client database

• Electronic discovery, document management, and litigation calendaring systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented problem solver who takes initiative and completes assignments with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and local counsel across jurisdictions.

• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing litigation priorities, and maintain professionalism while managing a demanding caseload.

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