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Robert Half · 2 weeks ago

Asbestos Attorney

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$80/hr - $90/hr
date4+ years exp

Robert Half is seeking a highly experienced Asbestos Litigation Attorney with substantial NYCAL experience to support a sophisticated, long-standing asbestos defense program. The role involves evaluating high-severity cases, influencing settlement posture, and collaborating with senior legal leadership to drive resolution strategy.

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Responsibilities

Case Evaluation: Assess and prioritize NYCAL cases approaching settlement, with a focus on exposures, medical findings, jurisdictional trends, and historical plaintiff firm behavior
Strategic Settlement Work: Collaborate with Associate Counsel to develop valuation strategies and negotiate settlements with top plaintiff firms, ensuring results align with long‑term program goals
Portfolio Review: Assist in strategic resolution of grouped matters coordinated by prominent plaintiffs’ firms, analyzing patterns and escalation risks
Damages Analysis: Provide authoritative guidance on damages assessments, including wrongful death, lost earnings, medical expenses, and pain‑and‑suffering metrics
Advisory Support: Offer insight into NYCAL procedures, judicial expectations, and case dynamics to help strengthen overall defense and settlement strategy

Qualification

Asbestos litigationNYCAL experienceSettlement negotiationActive NY Bar licenseLegal analysisStrategic thinkingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

4+ years of asbestos litigation experience
2–5 years of direct NYCAL litigation experience (must be current or recent)
Proven settlement negotiation experience involving: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
Strong familiarity with major NYCAL plaintiff firms and negotiation styles
Active license to practice law in the State of New York

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Company

Robert Half

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dateFounded in 1948
location
Menlo Park, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.roberthalf.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

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