Personal Injury Paralegal

Personal Injury Paralegal

Staff Buffalo is working with a highly respected, fast‑paced law firm in the Buffalo, NY area to hire an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal. This is a full‑time opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience, and the chance to play a meaningful role in complex, high‑impact personal injury matters.

This is not an assembly‑line paralegal role. The Person al Injury Paralegal will work closely with a Senior Partner on substantive cases, supporting key decision points such as settlement strategy and trial readiness. This position is ideal for a seasoned PI professional who values ownership, precision, and accountability — and who takes pride in being the person who ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

The firm values professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational instincts. This role is best suited for someone who naturally builds “safety nets,” anticipates next steps, and does not need reminders to follow through.

This is a full‑time, in‑office position in Buffalo. Hybrid flexibility may be considered after successful onboarding and training.

• Support a Senior Personal Injury Partner with active, complex PI matters
• Prepare, organize, and manage case materials to support settlement and trial‑readiness decisions
• Draft and review pleadings, Bills of Particulars, and other personal injury documentation
• Track deadlines, discovery status, and incoming records to ensure cases remain on track
• Maintain highly organized electronic case files and documentation
• Coordinate closely with the assigned Legal Assistant to ensure smooth case progression
• Assist with trial preparation as cases advance
• Serve as a reliable, proactive point of support to ensure accuracy, organization, and follow‑through

• 4+ years of Personal Injury Paralegal experience required
• Strong hands‑on experience with pleadings, Bills of Particulars, and PI documentation
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven law firm environment
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Professional, dependable, and capable of supporting senior attorneys with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and confidence working with electronic filing systems

• Salary range: $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience
• Hourly position with overtime potential
• Full single health insurance coverage (firm contributes toward deductible)
• 401(k) eligibility after one year (6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday

Staff Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Compensation:
$60,000-$70,000 per year