Asbestos Defense Litigation Paralegal

Nesco Resource, LLC

🇺🇸 United States
On-site
23 hours ago
$35 – $45 / hour

Pension

23 hours ago

Nesco Resource has partnered with a well-establishednationally recognized company with a long-standing presence in critical infrastructure and public service.to identify a Paralegal in NYC (hybrid). This is a long term temporary opportunity that is scheduled for approximately 6 months with high likelihood of extension.
This is a hybrid/ role working 4 days onsite (after training 2-3 months training)
Shift/Schedule: 830am – 5pm

Responsibilities/Job Description:

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

Required Skills:

3+ years of paralegal experience
Strong background in drafting discovery responses discovery demands and various types of motions.
Must have New York Insurance Defense Litigation experience and Asbestos experience and well-versed in New York Practice.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Good faith letter writing
Extensive experience in processing authorizations

Education or Certification Requirement:

Paralegal Certificate and/or Associate's/Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent litigation paralegal experience considered

$35-$45/hr

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource 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.
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Asbestos Defense Litigation Paralegal · Nesco Resource, LLC

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