Hybrid Senior Paralegal - Litigation & eDiscovery

Kahana Feld; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld in Buffalo, NY seeks a paralegal to support litigation across practice areas. Under attorney supervision, you will coordinate, organize, and interpret complex legal documents and help manage case workflows.

Responsibilities include eDiscovery tasks, drafting discovery and pleadings, trial preparation, client meetings, and liaising with court staff and vendors. Strong organizational and communication skills required; experience with California-focused cases is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury or construction defect cases.
• Experience preparing for and assisting with trials.
• Familiarity with online databases and resources.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document prep.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of e-filing providers (One Legal, First Legal) and Odyssey File & Serve.
• Knowledge of PACER/CM/ECF is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
• Direct workflow on cases with attorneys.
• Review and maintain documents and case files; prepare filings.
• Conduct eDiscovery tasks and document productions; search databases.
• Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
• Organize case meetings and prepare summaries of discovery responses.
• Assist with preparation and review of materials for hearings and depositions.
• Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case meetings.
• Conduct legal and factual research in databases and libraries.
• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Coordinate and prepare for trials; assist at court hearings.
• Accurately document and bill for billable work; meet hours requirements.
• Communicate with filing clerks and calendar staff; liaise with outside vendors.

Skills

Legal research

eDiscovery

Document management

Trial preparation

Billing / time tracking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

One Legal

First Legal

Odyssey File & Serve

Green Filing

PACER/CMECF

Job description

Kahana Feld in Buffalo, NY seeks a paralegal to support litigation across practice areas. Under attorney supervision, you will coordinate, organize, and interpret complex legal documents and help manage case workflows.

Responsibilities include eDiscovery tasks, drafting discovery and pleadings, trial preparation, client meetings, and liaising with court staff and vendors. Strong organizational and communication skills required; experience with California-focused cases is a plus.