• Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

    Robert Half Legal (New York, NY)


    Description

    Position: Litigation Paralegal –Insurance Defense

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Pay Rate: $50+/hour

     

    Duration: 6+ months (potential for extension)

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, Standard Business Hours (40 hours/week)

     

    Note: Attorneys will not be considered for this position.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide end-to-end litigation support for insurance defense cases.

    + Draft and respond to interrogatories, legal memoranda, motions, and briefs with precision and strategic insight.

    + Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case development, defense strategies, and regulatory filings.

    + Manage discovery, including document production, deposition preparation, and tracking deadlines.

    + Prepare pre-filing documentation, organize case files, and assist attorneys with trial preparation.

    + Support rate cases before the Public Service Commission (PSC), including compiling evidence, drafting filings, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

    + Collaborate with attorneys and provide paralegal support to an additional manager within the legal team.

     

    Research & Writing Expertise

     

    This role requires advanced legal research and writing skills, particularly in the context of insurance defense and regulatory matters.

    The ideal candidate will:

    + Utilize legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) to identify relevant case law, statutes, and administrative codes.

    + Draft persuasive and well-organized legal documents that reflect a deep understanding of insurance defense litigation.

    + Analyze complex legal issues and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

    + Maintain consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in all written communications.

    + Adapt writing style to suit different audiences, including attorneys, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree required.

    + Extensive experience as a Litigation Paralegal, with a strong focus on Insurance Defense.

    + Demonstrated expertise in interrogatory responses, discovery management, and legal writing.

    + Professional, polished, and detail oriented.

    + Experience with PSC-related matters is a strong plus; training will be provided.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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