Defense Litigation Paralegal

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $36-40 Hourly Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months + extension + possible FTE conversion Aquent is thrilled to partner with a prominent organization that stands as a cornerstone in providing essential services, impacting countless lives daily. This company is renowned for its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Here, your expertise will directly support the legal framework that underpins vital infrastructure and services, ensuring smooth operations and strategic defense. Step into a pivotal role where your legal expertise will directly shape the strategic protection and operational continuity of essential services. As a key member of a robust legal department, you will be instrumental in preparing for and responding to complex legal challenges, empowering our legal team to navigate intricate landscapes effectively. Your meticulous work and proactive support will make a tangible difference every day, upholding the company's commitment to its stakeholders and ensuring the smooth functioning of critical operations. What You'll Do Assist attorneys in the preparation of pending litigation actions, including drafting pleadings and responses to discovery demands. Manage extensive document production, coordinating the efficient and timely preparation of information. Maintain comprehensive and organized case files. Collaborate with and advise management personnel on providing documents in response to discovery requests. Analyze documents and meticulously catalog exhibits for various legal proceedings. Perform legal research and conduct thorough cite checks on briefs. Prepare all required legal documents with precision and accuracy. Monitor active cases and provide essential litigation support. Initiate and maintain legal holds using specialized software. Demonstrate knowledge of court deadlines, review relevant court and procedural rules related to deadlines and submission requirements, and manage calendaring. Maintain electronic document repositories and utilize document review platforms/software. Handle the e-filing of documents on various electronic court filing systems. What You'll Bring (Must-Have Qualifications) 3+ Years of Civil Litigation Experience: Direct experience handling personal injury, insurance defense, or tort litigation matters end-to-end. Heavy Medical Authorization Mastery: Proven, hands-on experience requesting, tracking, processing, and obtaining manual medical records and HIPAA authorizations across active caseloads. Practice & Procedural Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of civil procedure requirements, court deadlines, and e-filing systems. Substantive Legal Drafting: Experience drafting discovery demands/responses, Bills of Particulars, motions (e.g., Compel, Strike, Preclude), and good faith correspondence. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have Qualifications) Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task effectively and seamlessly transition between projects. Comfortable working outside of normal departmental or job duties when needed. Possesses an open-minded and adaptable approach. Proactive in assisting where needed to support team goals.