Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC is seeking a motivated Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal to support our personal injury practice in Albany. You will assist attorneys with case preparation, discovery, and trial support while maintaining meticulous file management and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, proofreading, and interviewing skills, experience with case management software, and the ability to juggle multiple cases independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Paralegal with litigation experience across personal injury practice areas.
• Proficient with case management software and document management systems.
• Excellent writing and proofreading abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with multiple cases.
• Effective interviewing and professional communication skills.
• Administrative experience supporting a law office.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including case preparation, discovery management, and trial support.
• Manage and organize legal documents using document management systems and proofread for accuracy.
• Draft and prepare discovery and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Coordinate client and witness interviews; compile detailed reports for case development.
• Order medical records and lien records and follow up as needed.
• Maintain case files through data entry, filing, and document review to meet deadlines.
• Support project management by tracking case progress and court dates.
• Provide executive administrative support such as calendar management and phone etiquette.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation knowledge

Document management

Organizational skills

Interviewing skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal to join ourlegal team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to support complex litigation cases across a broad spectrum of personal injury law. The ideal candidate will be energized by managing case files efficiently, and providing exceptional administrative support to attorneys.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including case preparation, discovery management, and trial support.
• Manage and organize legal documents utilizing document management system and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and prepare discovery and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Coordinate client interviews and witness interviews; compile detailed reports to assist in case development.
• Order medical records and lien records and follow up.
• Maintain case files meticulously through data entry, filing, and document review ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Support project management efforts by tracking case progress, scheduling court dates, and managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Provide executive administrative support such as calendar management, phone etiquette handling, and organizational tasks to ensure smooth office operations.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience with familiarity in litigation processes across personal injury practice areas including auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, slip and fall, sexual abuse.
• Experience with legal case management software; proficient in document review and management systems.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear legal documents; meticulous proofreading abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective interviewing skills for client and witness interactions; strong communication skills for professional correspondence.
• Administrative experience supporting law office in administrative duties to help firm run smoothly;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team setting.