Legal Assistant

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: ;