Litigation Paralegal
- $55,000 - $80,000
- Buffalo, NY
Benefits 100% paid | sophisticated (100+) law firm | Hybrid
A bit about us:
We are a long-standing, well-regarded, mid-size regional firm. With offices throughout the Northeast and an impressive record at trial, our firm is one of the region’s leading commercial litigation and defense litigation firms. We deliver quality legal services in diverse practice areas.
Why join us?
Hybrid 1 day a week (after initial period in-office)
401(k) Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Dependent Care, Transit/Commuter
Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance; Short-Term Disability
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Mentorship Opportunities
Wellness Program
401(k) Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Dependent Care, Transit/Commuter
Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance; Short-Term Disability
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Mentorship Opportunities
Wellness Program
Job Details
Position Overview:
An excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced insurance defense practice. This role offers hybrid work arrangements after an initial in-office period.
Core Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
An excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced insurance defense practice. This role offers hybrid work arrangements after an initial in-office period.
Core Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in all phases of litigation from case inception through trial
- Prepare and manage e-filings across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft and review medical record summaries and chronologies
- Maintain case files and litigation calendars
- Draft basic pleadings and discovery documents
- Assist with deposition preparation and exhibit management
- Coordinate with insurance carriers and external vendors
- Monitor court deadlines and maintain internal tracking systems
- Handle correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, insurance defense preferred
- Strong experience with e-filing systems and court procedures
- Demonstrated expertise in medical record review and summarization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate
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.