Paralegal

Role: Defense Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, NY 10003 (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Duration: 6+ months (potential to convert FTE based on performance)

Contract Type: W2

Shift/Schedule: 2-3 months of training fully in office, then a minimum of 3 days in office hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Assist attorneys in the preparation of pending litigation actions; prepare and draft pleadings and responses to discovery demands served on or by the Company.
• Handle extensive document production and coordinate the preparation of information in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain case files.
• Coordinate with and advise management personnel providing documents in response to discovery requests.
• Analyze documents and catalog exhibits.
• Perform legal research and cite check briefs.
• Prepare all required legal documents.
• Monitor cases and handle other tasks related to litigation support.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Initiate / maintain legal holds (via software) Knowledge of court deadlines, review of CPLR and other court/procedural rules related to deadlines and submission requirements, and calendaring deadlines
• Maintain electronic document repositories and document review platforms/software
• Handle e-filing of documents on PACER and NYSEF

Required Skills:

• Strong background in drafting discovery responses discovery demands and various types of motions.
• Extensive experience in processing authorization is required.
• Must have New York Insurance Defense Litigation experience and well-versed in New York Practice.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good faith letter writing

Soft Skills:

• Comfortable with Fast Paced Environment
• Ability to multi-task and switch to new projects as needed
• Comfortable working outside of the normal department/job duties
• Open Minded
• Assisting where needed