Paralegal

Overview Aquent is partnering with a prominent organization known for its significant contributions within a critical industry, dedicated to upholding legal standards and ensuring operational integrity. This organization plays a vital role in navigating complex legal landscapes, focusing on meticulous preparation and defense in high-stakes litigation. Join a team where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting the company’s interests and ensuring justice. Are you a highly skilled legal professional ready to make a substantial impact in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our client’s legal team, where you will be instrumental in supporting complex litigation efforts. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly influence the outcome of critical cases, working alongside experienced attorneys to safeguard the organization’s legal standing and operational continuity. Your contributions will be central to our client’s success, ensuring precision and efficiency in every legal proceeding. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in the preparation of pending litigation actions. Prepare and draft pleadings and responses to discovery demands. Manage extensive document production, ensuring timely and efficient coordination of information. Maintain comprehensive case files. Collaborate with management to provide documents in response to discovery requests. Analyze legal documents and meticulously catalog exhibits. Conduct thorough legal research and perform cite checks for briefs. Prepare all required legal documents for various proceedings. Monitor cases and provide comprehensive litigation support. Initiate and maintain legal holds using relevant software. Ensure compliance with court deadlines, CPLR, and other court/procedural rules, including calendaring deadlines. Manage electronic document repositories and document review platforms. Handle e-filing of documents on PACER and NYSCEF. Qualifications Strong background in drafting discovery responses, discovery demands, and various types of motions. Extensive experience in New York Insurance Defense Litigation. Proven experience with asbestos litigation. Well-versed in New York Practice. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with good faith letter writing. Preferred Skills Extensive experience in processing authorization. Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts. Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr