Litigation Paralegal

Our corporate client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Defense Paralegal to support its legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with New York litigation procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This long-term hybrid contract role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic practice focused on delivering high-quality legal services.

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