Asbestos Attorney Job at Robert Half, New York, NY

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  • Robert Half
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a seasoned Contract Litigation Attorney to support our asbestos litigation team, with a particular focus on New York City Asbestos Litigation “NYCAL” matters. This role is ideal for a highly experienced litigator who brings deep expertise in asbestos-related claims and is ready to contribute meaningfully to case evaluation and settlement strategy.

 

Start Date: TBD (Additional details forthcoming)

Location:  Hybrid – New York, NY (near Union Square)

Schedule: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote each week (40/ hours per week)

Duration: On going Contract

Compensation: $85+/ hour

Technology: All necessary equipment provided

License Requirement: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Associate Counsel to evaluate asbestos cases ready for settlement
  • Assist in negotiating settlements with plaintiff firms, ensuring outcomes align with sustainable value targets
  • Support strategic resolution of grouped cases managed by leading plaintiffs’ firms
  • Provide legal insight and guidance on damages assessment and settlement strategy

 

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

  1. 5+ years of experience in asbestos litigation
  2. 2–5 years of direct experience with  NYCAL litigation
  3. Proven ability to assess damages and negotiate settlements in asbestos cases involving:
  • Mesothelioma
  • Lung cancer
  • Asbestosis

Active license to practice law in New York State

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills
  • Deep understanding of asbestos litigation dynamics and NYCAL procedures.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with senior legal leadership.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to achieving fair, sustainable outcomes.

Job Tags

Contract work, 2 days per week,

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