Insurance Defense Paralegal – Insurance Defense

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Russo & Gould LLP

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Russo & Gould, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY. Russo & Gould, LLP is a well-established and growing litigation practice, specializing in a broad range of complex litigation matters with a focus on civil and insurance defense. This position is crucial for providing essential support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, ensuring the efficient and organized progression of cases. The role seeks a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a professional legal environment, contributing significantly to the firm’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Buffalo, NY
• Pay: $42000–$52000 yearly
• Mission: To provide comprehensive, diligent, and independent paralegal support to attorneys handling insurance defense and various civil litigation matters, ensuring efficient case management, accurate documentation, and effective communication from inception through trial.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, legal case management systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Proactively oversee and manage litigation matters from their initial inception through to trial preparation, ensuring all procedural requirements are strictly adhered to and critical deadlines are consistently observed. This includes maintaining meticulous case files and records.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Accurately draft, prepare, and file a wide array of legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affirmations, and affidavits, ensuring compliance with court rules and attorney instructions.
• Discovery & Deposition Coordination: Systematically manage all aspects of the discovery process, which involves coordinating document exchanges, scheduling depositions with all parties involved, and tracking discovery responses to maintain case progression.
• Communication & Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact for facilitating clear, concise, and professional communication with clients, outside counsel, and various court personnel to ensure smooth operations and information flow.
• Attorney Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive and dedicated support to attorneys throughout every stage of the litigation process, from initial research and document review to trial preparation, contributing to the strategic success of each case.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career paralegal with 2 to 5 years of prior experience, specifically within litigation, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in insurance defense or broader civil litigation.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to perform tasks and work independently while simultaneously collaborating effectively as an integral part of a legal team. Required proficiency includes Microsoft Office suite and various legal case management systems for efficient workflow.
• Skills: Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, exhibiting strong attention to detail for precise legal work, coupled with robust case management abilities. The capacity to manage multiple priorities and complex workloads efficiently in a demanding environment is essential.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, though not an absolute requirement, for candidates demonstrating exceptional relevant experience.