Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid
Buffalo, NY US
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid
Mid-sized growing firm looking to add a Litigation Paralegal to their team of 3 attorneys and 1 legal assistant.
Here's what you will be doing:
- Legal research
Gather relevant information, legal articles, and judicial decisions to help attorneys prepare for trial. This may include researching law sources like statutes, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes. - Drafting court documents
Prepare documents for court use, such as pleadings, motions, depositions, briefs, and appeals. These documents can affect the outcome of a case. - Trial preparation
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and post-trial procedures. This may include organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices. Paralegals may also help with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation. - Client interviews
Interview clients and witnesses involved in a case. Paralegals also communicate with clients throughout the legal process and manage client inquiries. - Deposition preparation
Paralegals play a vital role in preparing for depositions and the post-deposition process. Well-prepared depositions can lead to quicker resolutions, higher settlements, and easier trial planning. - At least 3 years of litigation experience preferred.
4 days in office, 1 day work from home.
All inquiries kept confidential.
This position's salary range is between $55, 000 - $60, 000 negotiable based on years of experience.
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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.