Litigation Law Paralegal

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Asbestos Defense Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling pending asbestos-related litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in New York insurance defense litigation, direct experience supporting asbestos cases, and a thorough understanding of New York civil litigation procedures and court requirements. This role will provide comprehensive litigation support throughout the case lifecycle, including drafting pleadings and discovery responses, preparing discovery demands and motions, processing authorizations, coordinating document production, maintaining case files, managing litigation deadlines, and supporting electronic filing and document management activities. Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants requiring work authorization or visas for the positions currently available. We kindly request that only candidates who already possess the legal right to work in the United States apply for consideration.

Assist attorneys with the preparation and management of pending asbestos defense litigation matters.
Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, discovery responses, discovery demands, motions, and other litigation-related legal documents.
Prepare and draft good-faith letters and related correspondence concerning outstanding discovery, deficiencies, and efforts to resolve discovery issues.
Review legal documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
Conduct legal research and cite-check briefs and other legal submissions as requested.
Discovery and Document Production
Manage extensive document collection, review, organization, and production in response to discovery requests.
Draft and coordinate responses to discovery demands served on or by the Company.
Analyze documents, organize supporting materials, and catalog exhibits for litigation use.
Coordinate with attorneys, internal business units, and management personnel to obtain records and information responsive to discovery requests.
Track outstanding discovery items and help ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses.
Case Management and Procedural Compliance
Monitor case status, litigation activity, and key deadlines across assigned matters.
Review and apply the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and other applicable court and procedural rules relating to deadlines, filings, and submission requirements.
Initiate and maintain legal holds through designated software and coordinate with relevant personnel to support preservation of potentially relevant documents and information.
Electronic Filing and Document Management
Maintain electronic document repositories and use document review and litigation support platforms to organize and retrieve case materials.
Ensure documents are properly organized, named, and maintained in accordance with established case management procedures. General Litigation Support
Coordinate with attorneys and internal stakeholders to support efficient case preparation and ongoing litigation activities.
Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.

Direct experience supporting asbestos-related defense litigation matters.
Strong background in New York insurance defense litigation and familiarity with New York civil litigation practices and procedures.
Demonstrated experience drafting discovery responses, discovery demands, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
Strong understanding of discovery processes, document production, case management, and litigation deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional legal correspondence and documentation.