Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$50,000 - $62,000/Yr

Glades - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Buffalo, NY

Real Estate

About the position

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 capable of managing a high volume of cases. This role requires a strong understanding of insurance defense litigation and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure efficient case handling.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office for at least 1 year.

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.