Lead Litigation Paralegal
Buffalo, NY US
Job Description
This person will provide high-level paralegal and the ability to train, coach and monitor workload to support critical deadlines. You'll need strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task as well. You will manage other paralegals to ensure they are meeting deadlines and if they need additional team support.
What You'll Need for Success:
- 3 years of litigation experience along with billable hours experience.
- Insurance Defense experience is preferred.
- Experience in scheduling appointments, meetings and depositions.
- Experience drafting legal documents, preparing court filings and meeting with/communicating with clients.
- Paralegal Certificate or Associates degree in related field. Commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.
The base salary range for this role is $60, 000 to $70, 000. Along with excellent benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
Meet Your Recruiter
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Peggy Koch
Vice President, National Recruiter
Peggy joined our staff in 2020 bringing 15 years of recruiting experience, and 20+ years of solid experience to the DCM team! In addition to her degree in Marketing from SUNY Alfred State, she has a demonstrated history in successful placements in the areas of Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, Medical, Accounting/Finance and Engineering. Peggy prides herself on working tirelessly to help clients and candidates alike find a great fit for their businesses and careers. Taking her passion for recruitment outside of the workplace, Peggy has used her volunteer time to speak at local colleges to help student-candidates early on in their careers with critical skills for future success such as guidance on creating a solid resume, conducting a successful job search, and the all-important interview preparation.
When not working hard recruiting, Peggy enjoys traveling and exploring new places, gardening, and baking.