LEGAL ASSISTANT (Permanent)
Our client an established local law firm in WNY is looking to hire a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity in a busy firm with a friendly and collaborative environment. The position is open due to growth.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily administrative and legal support responsibilities to 23 attorneys
- Provide exceptional administrative support including but not limited to managing/organizing legal documents maintaining a meticulous filing system draft documents manage correspondence etc.
- Create and edit legal documents correspondence and pleadings as required
- Manage calendars for attorneys scheduling meetings coordinating appointments blocking off for trial preparation/trial dates
- Perform research and gather documents for trial preparation when necessary
- Communicate with clients counts and internal/external attorneys to facilitate seamless case management
- Create to client accounts in legal software system updating and maintaining as necessary
- Ensure extreme attention to detail at all times
- Maintain confidentiality of client/case information
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Complete special projects in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Details:
- Position is full time direct hire
- 100% inoffice standard 40 hours/week
- $23.00 $29.00 per hour depending on experience
- Bachelor s degree in Paralegal Studies Legal Studies or related preferred
- 2 years relative experience as a Legal Assistant or related
- Strong computer skills specifically Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong technical skills
- Selfmotivated
- Relocation not available
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
- All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;