Workers' Comp Paralegal - On-Site Litigation Support

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to support a lead attorney and legal assistant in a busy personal injury practice.

The role involves drafting and filing documents, coordinating depositions, and assisting with discovery, motions, and trial preparation in an on-site Buffalo office. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or paralegal certificate, with at least 2 years in a law firm setting and experience in injury-related practice areas preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and serve summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
• Help with witness preparation
• Help with case settlements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to support a lead attorney and legal assistant in a busy personal injury practice.

The role involves drafting and filing documents, coordinating depositions, and assisting with discovery, motions, and trial preparation in an on-site Buffalo office. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or paralegal certificate, with at least 2 years in a law firm setting and experience in injury-related practice areas preferred.