Paralegal II

Kahana & Feld Llp•Buffalo, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal II supports attorneys and other departments or staff through all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the role coordinates, organizes, prepares, and interprets complex legal documents; manages case files and workflows; supports discovery, hearings, depositions, and trials; conducts legal and factual research; and liaises with courts, clients, and outside vendors. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt position performed in the office, with hybrid work available after 90 days of employment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional weekends and holidays. The role requires meeting an annual billable-hours requirement and involves 5–10% domestic travel by car and plane. Compensation is $40.00–$50.00 per hour. Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. It involves repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; close visual acuity for computer work, reading, and document preparation; and operating standard office equipment and keyboards. The employee may need to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects using up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, walk short distances, and drive to deliver or pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working as a paralegal is preferred; experience is preferably focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California.
Experience preparing for and assisting with trials.
Familiarity with online databases and resources.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in interactions with clients and colleagues.
Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing.
Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision.
Coordinate with attorneys and Paralegal I staff to direct workflow on various cases.
Review and maintain documents and case files, and compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate document productions with attorneys, search production databases, and perform related eDiscovery tasks.
Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
Assist in preparing and reviewing materials for court hearings and depositions.
Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
Conduct legal research and document review, and perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and support attorneys at court and agency hearings.
Accurately document and bill all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, and meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks.
Liaise with outside vendors, including court reporters, experts, and mediators.