Position: Paralegal
Location: New York, NY 10003
Duration: 6-month contract (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $35/hr
Relocation Expenses/ Assistance: NO
Schedule: Onsite
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in New York Insurance Defense Litigation to support attorneys in the preparation and management of active litigation cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft discovery responses, discovery demands, motions, and good faith letters
- Handle extensive document production and efficiently coordinate preparation of responsive documents
- Maintain and organize case files
- Communicate with internal departments to gather and process discovery documents
- Analyze legal documents and prepare exhibit catalogs
- Conduct legal research and perform cite checking on briefs
- Prepare and file legal documents, including e-filing via PACER and NYSEF
- Manage legal holds using relevant software
- Track and calendar court deadlines in compliance with CPLR and procedural rules
- Maintain and manage electronic document repositories and review platforms
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong drafting skills for discovery responses, demands, and legal motions
- Extensive experience processing authorizations
- Proven experience in New York Insurance Defense Litigation and solid knowledge of New York Practice
- Familiarity with legal holds, CPLR, court procedures, and e-filing systems (PACER/NYSEF)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities