Paralegal Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

• Assists attorneys with the organization and tracking of incoming documents and related correspondence, including productions pursuant to subpoenas and civil investigative demands
• Maintains calendars of United States Attorney staff and provides reminders of deadlines and meetings
• Performs searches to locate potential witnesses
• Examines documents such as medical and financial records, reports, correspondence, and computer data
• Provides recommendations and overall assistance to United States Attorney staff with respect to document compilation
• Conducts investigative research utilizing legal research tools, with training provided by United States Attorney staff
• Prepares initial correspondence drafts and legal documents for attorney signature
• Prepares initial drafts of proposed orders to be sent to the U.S. District Court
• Scans and inputs case related materials into an electronic database
• Ensures all documents contain the proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar
• Assists the Affirmative Civil Enforcement unit by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• At least two (2) or more years of experience providing paralegal support in a fast paced legal environment
• Experience conducting legal research using standard legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with attorneys, staff, and the public
• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and track documents, deadlines, and correspondence
• Excellent written communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and formatting for legal documents

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate degree In Paralegal Studies OR Paralegal Certificate - preferred

• 138 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. 14202 (On-site required)

• Must be able to pass a Dept of Justice background investigation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of New York

• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• 8 hours per working day; core hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM local time

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

• Base Hourly Wage: $28.15 per hour
• Health & Welfare (Benefits rate): $5.09 per hour
• Total Hourly Compensation: $33.24 per hour
• Benefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage

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