Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Nesco Resource has partnered with a well-established, nationally recognized company with a long-standing presence in critical infrastructure and public service to identify a Paralegal with litigation experience. This will start as a contract role with potential to convert to a permanent position. Candidates must have litigation experience in New York to be considered.

Schedule

• 2-3 months of training fully in office
• Then a minimum of 3-4 days in office hybrid schedule in NYC (Gramercy Park area)

Pay

$35-40/hr for a 6-month contract with potential for direct hire based on performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 authorizations
• Must have litigation experience (insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury, etc.) and be well-versed in New York Practice
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good faith letter writing

Qualifications

• 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