Asbestos Intake Manager

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP

. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm’s Intake Department .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal intake operations, including workflow oversight, team coordination, and case management. Proficient in utilizing SmartAdvocate and maintaining compliance with established procedures while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

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Legal Intake ManagementSmartAdvocate ProficiencyCase Management SystemsTeam CoordinationIntake Workflow Optimization

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Hard Skills

Legal IntakeCase ManagementReferral ProcessesIntake WorkflowsMedical Records FamiliarityAsbestos Claims KnowledgeMass Tort ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SmartAdvocateMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryMass TortPlaintiffs' LawIntake DepartmentOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm’s Intake Department
Monitor the department intake email inbox and ensure incoming referrals are acknowledged and assigned promptly
Ensure mesothelioma referrals are communicated to appropriate team members and action plans are established
Oversee daily intake workflow and distribute cases based on workload and department priorities
Assign intake calls and medical record-related tasks to appropriate team members
Coordinate preparation for and lead weekly intake meetings with department leadership and the Intake Paralegal
Review agendas, pending cases, and supporting documentation before weekly meetings
Meet regularly with Intake team members to review workload, pending intakes, and outstanding medical record requests
Monitor department productivity and balance workloads
Provide guidance and support regarding processes, priorities, and department procedures
Ensure case activity is accurately documented in SmartAdvocate (SA)
Monitor compliance with department SOPs and established workflows
Maintain intake tracking systems and department reporting
Identify process improvements and recommend operational efficiencies
Collaborate with attorneys, referral sources, and internal departments to facilitate efficient case intake and workflow
Communicate operational priorities, workflow updates, and outstanding issues to department leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience in legal intake, personal injury, mass tort, or a related legal environment
Prior experience managing, supervising, or coordinating a legal intake team or department
Strong understanding of intake workflows, case management, and referral processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, referral sources, and potential clients
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail with strong follow-through and accountability
Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and take ownership of departmental workflow and operational priorities
Prior experience in a personal injury, asbestos, mass tort, or plaintiffs’ law firm environment
Experience working with SmartAdvocate (SA)
Experience managing intake teams or high-volume legal intake operations
Familiarity with medical records, mesothelioma/asbestos claims, or other complex litigation intake

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off
Commuter Transit Program
Retirement Plan