Litigation Paralegal

Job description

Job Title: Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

Location: Buffalo, NY

Salary: $50,000 - $62,000 per year

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to join our defense firm in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of cases. This role requires a strong understanding of insurance defense litigation, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure the efficient handling of cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation, from initial case intake to trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and motions.
• Manage and organize case files, including electronic document management and filing.
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including the collection, review, and production of documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, and exhibit lists.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Track and manage deadlines to ensure all filings and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation for trials, including coordinating witness appearances and managing trial exhibits.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1,350 hours per year.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with a focus on insurance defense.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the range of $50,000 to $62,000.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

EOE:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Insurance Defense: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person