Amerit Consulting · 1 week ago
Sr. Paralegal
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hrAmerit Consulting is a fast-growing staffing and consulting firm seeking a Sr. Paralegal to support a legal team in litigation matters. The role involves assisting attorneys with legal documentation, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with New York court procedures.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Gurjant (Gary) Singh
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in the preparation and support of pending litigation matters
Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, affirmations, and responses to discovery demands
Manage extensive document production and coordinate timely and efficient information preparation
Maintain case files and litigation matter records
Coordinate with and advise management on document production for discovery requests
Review, analyze, and catalog documents and exhibits
Perform legal research and cite-check briefs
Prepare required legal documents and issue daily and weekly reports
Monitor case deadlines and manage calendaring in accordance with CPLR and other applicable court rules
Initiate and maintain legal holds using designated software tools
Maintain electronic document repositories and document review platforms
Handle e-filing of documents via PACER, NYSCEF, and other state or federal systems
Perform additional litigation and legal support tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Strong experience drafting discovery demands, discovery responses, motions, and affirmations
Demonstrated experience in New York Insurance Defense Litigation and strong knowledge of New York practice
Experience drafting good-faith letters
Court experience, including filings and procedural compliance
Experience in handling reporting and PSE
Proficiency with Adobe for document editing, preparation, and redactions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience preparing and processing legal documents
Hands-on experience with e-filing systems, including PACER, NYSCEF, and other state or federal agencies
Preferred
Experience with Case Works Program or similar case management systems (training available if not previously exposed)
Company
Amerit Consulting
Amerit Consulting is a staffing and recruiting company that offers temporary staffing and payrolling services.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ian Wagemann
President, CEO
Recent News
2023-03-15
2022-07-12
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