Current Career Opportunities

Why Join our Team?

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has over 40 years of experience handling asbestos litigation and representing clients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases as a result of their exposure to asbestos. Our skillful attorneys and legal professionals have devoted their time to help thousands of clients receive compensation for their devastating personal losses due to asbestos exposure. ELSM has successfully obtained nearly $5 billion in settlements on behalf of our clients. We value our talented staff and account the success of our firm to all the hard-working people who have provided unparalleled legal services to our clients. As we continue this important work, we are looking for additional qualified legal professionals to join our team.

The attorneys, legal professionals, and staff at ELS take great pride in assisting working-class people to get the justice they deserve after being injured due to senseless negligence. We strive to hold companies accountable for the harm they’ve caused to our clients and prioritizing profit over people. We are committed to recruiting the best legal representation who will stay highly-motivated and keep working on behalf of our clients and their families. Our compassion for our clients and each other makes it an encouraging environment to work in.

Additional Reasons to Join our Team:

• We offer competitive salaries
• Benefit packages available
• Opportunity for professional development

Available Position - Asbestos Attorney

Nationally recognized law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC. is seeking an associate for our New Haven office. Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of prior litigation experience and will be responsible for working with partners and other lawyers on the investigation and work-up of asbestos cases. Attorney must have strong research and writing abilities. ELS&M has an extremely active asbestos docket and is looking for a new associate ready to take on substantive work immediately, including research, writing, client contact, court appearances and oral argument. This is a great opportunity to see immediate and concrete results of your work.

Location: New Haven, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of case management and work-up from intake to trial
• Research, writing, client contact, motion practice, discovery, court appearances, oral argument
• Communicate with expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and staff

Qualifications:

• Self-starter
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently, think strategically and plan next steps on pending case files

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork
• Ability to work from home

Available Position - Asbestos Paralegal

Nationally recognized law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC. is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant in our New Haven office. This job involves working with lawyers who are preparing cases on behalf of these cancer victims for trial. As a paralegal/legal assistant you will work directly with the lawyers, clients, and health care providers of the clients.

Location: New Haven, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing legal documents and preparing client to testify at his or her deposition under lawyer supervision
• Responsible for assisting lawyers depositions being taken and view court proceedings involving the cases on which you will be working

Qualifications:

• Must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills and be detail oriented
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills and listening skills
• Ability to manage large volumes of data and meet critical deadlines
• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications
• Must be able to work independently and be an effective team member
• A background in health care (especially oncology) and/or working for a plaintiff’s law firm is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork
• Ability to work from home

Available Position - Sales/Service Representative

Nationally recognized law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC. is seeking client service/sales representative. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Representative to join our team. This unique position combines sales responsibilities, focusing on client acquisition and onboarding in a competitive environment with peripheral legal and medical knowledge and understanding. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a very flexible work schedule, a background in legal processes and/or medical care (and/or ability to learn key legal nuances), and a passion for client service.

Location: New Haven, CT, New York, NY (ability to work from home)

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage potential clients through various outreach methods
• Potentially conduct presentations and meetings to explain services and benefits
• Manage the client onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the firm
• Time sensitive work(flexibility required – compensated appropriately)

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a legal or medical environment is preferred
• Strong sales skills and a proven track record of meeting sales goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in legal research tools and CRM software (or ability to learn these tools)
• A background in health care (especially oncology) or working for a plaintiff’s law firm is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork
• Ability to work from home

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and feel you are qualified for one of the positions listed above, contact us today by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected].