Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in East Syracuse, New York

We are partneriing with a respected personal injury firm looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support litigation matters in East Syracuse, New York. This role involves managing case documentation, coordinating court filings, and assisting attorneys with research and preparation for personal injury and wrongful death matters. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal jurisdictions while ensuring all documents meet procedural requirements.
• Draft and process litigation materials, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery documents, correspondence, and related legal paperwork.
• Support attorneys by gathering legal and factual information, conducting records searches, and summarizing findings for case development.
• Monitor applicable statutes, case law, and regulatory updates to help maintain accurate and current legal support materials.
• Organize case records, verify document accuracy, and maintain well-structured files for active litigation matters.
• Assist with discovery by preparing responses, tracking requests, and coordinating the collection of supporting materials.
• Help manage witness and client communications, including outreach, scheduling, and follow-up related to ongoing cases.
• Coordinate logistical tasks such as subpoena service, document handling, and collaboration with legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Contribute to trial and pretrial preparation by assembling exhibits, drafting reports, and assisting with briefs, agreements, and other attorney work product.
• Use case management and legal technology tools effectively; experience with AI-based legal platforms is considered an advantage.