Litigation Paralegal
- $50,000 - $75,000
- Utica, NY
A bit about us:
Established law firm providing support and guidance to our clients in cases related to personal injury and criminal defense.
Why join us?
- Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and performance
- Growth in a collaborative and positive work environment
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Healthy balance between work and life
- Leverage the latest tools and resources
Job Details
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Handle a variety of responsibilities to support attorneys in all stages of the litigation process
- Drafting legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses)
- Managing case files and maintaining organized records
- Conducting thorough legal research and analysis
- Assisting in deposition and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, organizing notebooks, and coordinating witnesses
- Communicating with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel
- Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related materials
- Filing documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines
- Coordinating depositions, mediations, and other case-related events
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a civil litigation or personal injury litigation paralegal in a law firm or insurance company setting
- Proven ability to manage a large caseload and juggle competing priorities with ease
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal court systems, rules, and procedures
- Strong research, drafting, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with case management software (Clio), legal databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.