Litigation Paralegal

CLIENT OVERVIEW:

Our client, one of the largest Energy companies in US providing a wide range of Energy related products and services to its customers, seeks an accomplished Defense Litigation Paralegal.

About the job

Position: Defense Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 6 months+ Contract with high possibility of extension!!!

Pay rate: $40/hr

Note:

• Hybrid role
• Training: ONSITE [2-3 months of training fully in office, then a minimum of 3 days in office hybrid schedule.]
• Work schedule: 40 hours/ week | Monday to Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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

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

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with a service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.