Litigation Paralegal

Our client is a well-established New York defense litigation firm. It is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its New York office right away. Most of the practice is medical malpractice and personal-injury/tort defense. You'll work across a team of associates and members (partners), handling e-filing, records retrieval, billing and court coordination on active cases. The role starts as a temp assignment, with a permanent decision expected in about 90 days.

Temporary Contract until approximately February 2027.

9:00am-5:00pm Onsite Monday-Thursday in NYC, Friday remote.

Pay Rate $33-38/hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

Records retrieval and follow-up: Request medical, employment and agency records using authorizations, FOIL requests and subpoenas. Follow up with providers, employers and city and state agencies by phone and email every day until the records arrive. Retrieve records for Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs).

E-filing and court coordination: E-file motions, stipulations and other documents in state and federal court (NYSCEF, PACER/CM?ECF, NextGen). Act as a main contact for routine court updates and coordinate with court clerks and administrative agencies. Schedule IMEs.

Document drafting: Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions. Summarize depositions and witness testimony.

Case and file management : Organize and maintain physical and digital case files in a document management system (NetDocuments). Track filing deadlines and oversee e-discovery productions.

Billing: Record billable time accurately every day. The role carries a minimum of 1,200 billable hours a year.

Fact-gathering: Review medical and police records, locate and interview witnesses, and help compile evidence and trial notebooks.

Trial support: Assist attorneys at hearings and trials by managing exhibits, running electronic presentation tools and taking notes.

Communication: Correspond with opposing counsel when an attorney directs you to.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.

Hands-on, recent e-filing experience on NYSCEF, plus federal e-filing on PACER/CM?ECF and NextGen.

A track record in a billable-hours environment, meeting at least 1,200 billable hours a year.

Experience retrieving medical and other records, including authorizations, FOIL requests, subpoenas and persistent phone follow-up.

Strong PDF skills (Adobe Acrobat or similar) for preparing filings and making last-minute edits.

Professional phone etiquette and clear written communication.

Discretion with highly confidential information, including medical records and personal identifying information.

Flexibility to handle late-day requests and occasional overtime, including after-hours or weekend work when deadlines require it.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical malpractice or insurance defense experience ideal (plaintiff-side med mal is also considered potentially).

NetDocuments experience (training provided).

New Jersey court experience.

Experience scheduling IMEs and supporting trials.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .

Opportunity Awaits. #LI-AC6