What are the responsibilities and job description for the NY Defense Litigation Paralegal (In-House) [209030] position at Skill?
Role Overview
Our client, a premier Fortune 500 utility leader in New York, is seeking a high-caliber Defense Litigation Paralegal to join their internal legal department. This is a dynamic role within a collaborative, multi-team environment where you will support three different operating managers on high-volume, complex litigation matters.
The ideal candidate is a New York Practice expert who thrives in a fast-paced setting, possesses a mastery of the CPLR, and can pivot between diverse projects with ease.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery Mastery: Draft substantive discovery responses, demands, and various motions. Execute “Good Faith” letters (22 NYCRR 202.7) and ensure all discovery timelines are strictly met.
Authorization Management: Handle extensive processing of HIPAA and other legal authorizations required for defense evidence.
Pleadings & Filings: Prepare and draft pleadings and responses to discovery demands; handle high-volume e-filing via NYSCEF and PACER.
Litigation Support: Assist attorneys in trial preparation, analyze documents, catalog exhibits, and perform legal research/cite-checking for briefs.
Information Governance: Initiate and maintain legal holds using specialized software and manage electronic document repositories.
Liaison: Coordinate with internal management personnel to gather documents and information for discovery requests.
Required Qualifications (Strictly Applied)
State-Specific Expertise: Must have exclusive New York Defense Litigation experience. Candidates with only out-of-state or plaintiff-side experience will not be considered.
Procedural Knowledge: Deeply well-versed in New York Practice (CPLR) and court/procedural rules regarding deadlines and submission requirements.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in NYSCEF, PACER, and legal hold software. Experience with document review platforms is required.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting formal legal correspondence and good faith affirmations.
Soft Skills for Success
Adaptability: Comfortable reporting to multiple managers and switching priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative Mindset: A “no task is too small” attitude with a willingness to assist outside of normal job duties when the team requires it.
Organization: The ability to manage multiple calendars and complex case files simultaneously.
**About Skill:**
Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.
Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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