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