Litigation Paralegal

Description

The Opportunity

A global insurance defense firm located in lower Manhattan seeks an experienced temporary Litigation Paralegal for a long-term assignment. This schedule is hybrid: in-office approximately 3-4 days per week. The hourly rate is $48-$50, plus benefits.

Primary Duties

The successful candidate will be a true Litigation Paralegal with strong substantive drafting skills and the ability to independently draft motions, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents from scratch; not simply revise shell documents or templates. Additional duties include the following:

• Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Assist attorneys with all phases of insurance defense litigation
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate filings and service
• Organize medical records and litigation materials
• Trial preparation assistance as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience with New York State insurance defense litigation required
• Strong knowledge of New York State court procedures
• Excellent drafting and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation management systems

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status.

Openings

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