Job Description

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Practice Area: Asbestos Litigation / Bankruptcy Trust Claims
Experience Level: 3+ Years (flexible for strong candidates)

Overview

We are working with a well-established plaintiffs’ practice seeking an experienced Asbestos Trust & Bankruptcy Attorney to handle asbestos bankruptcy trust claims nationwide. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys technical, detail-oriented work and wants to focus on trust administration, claims strategy, and maximizing recoveries for clients—without heavy trial demands.

The position offers long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a high-volume, sophisticated asbestos practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage asbestos bankruptcy trust claims across multiple trusts

• Analyze exposure histories, medical records, and employment documentation to support claims

• Develop trust claim strategies to maximize client recoveries

• Coordinate trust submissions with underlying asbestos litigation when applicable

• Track trust audits, deficiency notices, and appeals

• Stay current on trust distribution procedures (TDPs) and evolving trust requirements

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and intake teams as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (multi-state a plus)

• 3+ years of experience handling asbestos trust fund claims and/or asbestos bankruptcy matters

• Strong understanding of asbestos bankruptcy trusts and claims procedures

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage a high volume of claims independently

• Experience with trust auditing and appeals is a plus

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation (salary commensurate with experience)

• Remote or hybrid flexibility

• Predictable workload compared to other litigation roles

• Support staff and established trust filing systems

• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable plaintiffs’ practice

• Collegial, low-ego environment focused on results and collaboration

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is well-suited for:

• Attorneys currently focused on asbestos trust work who want a dedicated trust-only role

• Former asbestos litigators seeking less courtroom-intensive work

• Solo or small-firm attorneys with trust experience looking for a stable platform

• Attorneys with strong bankruptcy-adjacent asbestos knowledge

If you would like more information regarding this role, please email me at sierra.ragland@gogpac.com 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.