Paralegal

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Contract W2
6 Months
Hybrid
$35 - $40/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Litigation
  • Filing
  • Document Review
  • Litigation Support
  • PACER
  • NYSEF
  • case files
  • court
  • CPLR

Summary

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
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  • Dice Id: zolva001
  • Position Id: 9048827
  • Posted 8 hours ago
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Jani Basha

Delivery Manager @ Zolon Tech Solutions Inc
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