Hybrid Legal Assistant

Key Resource Group, LLC; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Buffalo is hiring a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant. In this role, you will support a team of attorneys by managing administrative tasks, drafting legal documents, and organizing case files. Candidates should have 2+ years of legal administrative experience and strong MS Office skills. The firm promotes a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. This position offers the possibility of working from home two days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, docketing, and e-filing needed.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and document management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars and schedule depositions and meetings.
• Open and organize client and matter files.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

MS Office skills

Professional communication skills

Time management abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Work from home 2 days a week? Sounds like heaven to us, especially during Buffalo winters!

A prestigious and growing Buffalo firm is looking to hire a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant. This role supports a team of attorneys by handling administrative, clerical, and practice-specific tasks to ensure efficient case management and deadline compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
• Manage calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel
• Open, maintain, and organize client and matter files
• Coordinate court reporters, expert witnesses, and litigation logistics
• Assist with billing, pro formas, and matter intake/updates
• Prioritize workload to meet attorney deadlines

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of legal administrative experience
• Associate or Bachelor`s degree preferred but not necessary
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, docketing, and e-filing
• Strong MS Office and document management skills
• Excellent proofreading, organization, and time management abilities
• Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail

Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.