Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Summary

Join a law firm that feels like family! Our firm offers a pleasant in office work environment and great opportunity to learn.

This is a full-time position for a self-motivated multitasker who will perform a broad spectrum of administrative duties in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented and extremely responsible, possess a professional demeanor, and a committed ability to independently complete tasks and follow-up. Candidates should possess excellent written communication skills, a great work attitude, and take pride in their work product.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.
• Compose and prepare routine correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other Worker’s Compensation specific forms.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence with the Worker’s Compensation Board system.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain calendars
• Other misc. duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365.
• Skilled typing ability as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
• Proven prior working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary preferred.
• Prior NYS Worker’s Compensation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and employees while maintaining confidentiality and using discretion and tact; ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
• Minimum High School or equivalent

Join our established and growing Worker’s Compensation defense firm based in downtown Buffalo, NY. We offer a competitive compensation package to include medical, dental and vision benefits, a 401k plan, and 5 weeks of paid time off. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that is highly regarded for its employee satisfaction, excellent work/life balance, and collaborative and casual work environment.

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person