Job Description:
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Job Type: Contract (with potential for full-time employment based on performance)
Location: New York, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team handling New York insurance defense matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, high-volume environment.
This position begins with approximately 2-3 months of in-office training, followed by a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
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Assist attorneys with all phases of pending litigation.
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Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and discovery responses.
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Coordinate and manage document productions in an organized and timely manner.
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Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
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Communicate with internal stakeholders to obtain documents and information for discovery.
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Analyze documents and prepare exhibit indexes.
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Conduct legal research and perform cite-checking of briefs.
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Prepare legal documents for filing and service.
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Monitor court deadlines and maintain litigation calendars.
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Initiate and manage legal holds using legal hold software.
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Maintain electronic document repositories and document review platforms.
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Electronically file documents through NYSCEF and PACER.
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Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.
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Minimum 3 years of defense litigation paralegal experience.
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Strong experience in New York Insurance Defense Litigation.
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Thorough understanding of New York civil practice and litigation procedures.
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Experience drafting discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, and good-faith letters.
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Knowledge of CPLR deadlines, court rules, and filing requirements.
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Proficiency with NYSCEF, PACER, and electronic document management systems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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Able to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
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Adaptable and willing to assist with a variety of legal support functions.
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Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset.
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Monday-Friday
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Initial in-office training (2-3 months)
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Hybrid schedule thereafter (minimum three days per week in the office)
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$35.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience.
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Contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a full-time position based on performance.
If you have a strong background in New York insurance defense litigation and are looking to join a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply.
$35.00 - $40.00 / hr
