Senior Litigation Paralegal

Equiliem

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 68,880 - 96,432

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for extension

Transition to hybrid work

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal in New York to support their busy legal team. This role requires significant experience in New York insurance defense litigation, with responsibilities that include drafting legal documents, managing litigation phases, and coordinating document production. The ideal candidate has strong legal writing skills and is detail-oriented. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly rate and potential for transition to a hybrid work schedule after two months.

Qualifications

5–10 years of New York insurance defense litigation experience.
Ability to draft motions and affirmations independently.
Strong experience in preparing discovery responses.

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, and affirmations from scratch.
Assist attorneys in managing litigation matters.
Handle extensive document production and maintain case files.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal – New York Insurance Defense

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Location

New York, NY

Schedule

Onsite (transitioning to hybrid after approximately 2 months)

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Assignment Length

6-month contract with strong potential for extension based on performance

Experience Level

5–10 years

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in New York insurance defense litigation to support a busy legal team. This role is ideal for a self‑directed paralegal who can independently manage complex litigation tasks, draft substantive legal documents without relying on templates, and confidently navigate New York procedural rules.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on litigation experience, excellent legal writing skills, and the ability to work closely with attorneys and internal stakeholders in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery responses, discovery demands, motions, and affirmations from scratch (no templates)
Assist attorneys in managing all phases of pending litigation matters
Handle extensive document production, including organizing, reviewing, analyzing, and cataloging exhibits
Coordinate with management and internal teams to gather documents and information responsive to discovery requests
Maintain and manage case files, legal holds (via software), and electronic document repositories
Perform legal research and cite‑check briefs and motions
Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with CPLR and other applicable court and procedural rules
Prepare and manage calendaring of deadlines and submission requirements
Handle e‑filing through NYSCEF, PACER, and other state or federal filing systems
Prepare required legal reports (daily, weekly, or as needed)
Support attorneys with additional litigation and regulatory‑related tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

5–10 years of New York insurance defense litigation experience
Demonstrated ability to draft motions and affirmations independently, without templates
Strong experience preparing discovery responses and managing discovery demands
In‑depth knowledge of New York Practice and CPLR
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Experience