Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Equiliem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Paralegal in Defense Litigation in New York, NY. The role supports attorneys in managing litigation matters, drafts legal documents, handles discovery, and ensures deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Training occurs in office, followed by a hybrid schedule with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Strong experience drafting discovery responses, demands, and various legal motions.
• Extensive experience processing legal authorizations.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation and New York legal procedures required.
• Knowledge of court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Proficiency in electronic filing systems and legal document management platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and managing litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery demands.
• Prepare and process discovery documents, including authorizations.
• Manage large-scale document production and coordinate timely submissions.
• Maintain and organize case files and legal documentation.
• Analyze documents and catalog exhibits for litigation use.
• Conduct legal research and perform cite checking on briefs.
• Monitor case progress and track court deadlines in accordance with procedural rules.
• Initiate and maintain legal holds using designated software systems.
• Manage electronic document repositories and review platforms.
• Perform electronic filing of legal documents through appropriate court systems.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation.
• Complete additional litigation support tasks as assigned

Skills

Drafting discovery responses

Legal research

Cite checking

Communication

Time management

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Legal document management platforms

Job description

Paralegal - Defense Litigation

New York, NY 10003

Pay Rate: $35-40/hr

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

6 month contract with potential extension

26-08273

Job Summary

The Paralegal supports attorneys in managing litigation matters with a focus on insurance defense and New York practice. This role is responsible for drafting legal documents, handling discovery processes, maintaining case files, and ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and managing litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery demands
• Prepare and process discovery documents, including authorizations
• Manage large-scale document production and coordinate timely submissions
• Maintain and organize case files and legal documentation
• Analyze documents and catalog exhibits for litigation use
• Conduct legal research and perform cite checking on briefs
• Monitor case progress and track court deadlines in accordance with procedural rules
• Initiate and maintain legal holds using designated software systems
• Manage electronic document repositories and review platforms
• Perform electronic filing of legal documents through appropriate court systems
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation
• Complete additional litigation support tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

• Strong experience drafting discovery responses, demands, and various legal motions
• Extensive experience processing legal authorizations
• Experience with insurance defense litigation and New York legal procedures required
• Knowledge of court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements
• Proficiency in electronic filing systems and legal document management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Work Experience

• Prior experience as a Paralegal supporting litigation required
• Experience in New York insurance defense litigation strongly preferred

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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