Legal Assistant

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,200 - 60,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP, in Buffalo, is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Intellectual Property group. This role involves providing administrative support and working closely with attorneys and paralegals. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and three years of experience in a similar role.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $49,200 to $60,450, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k). The firm emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a secretary/administrative assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and focus on details.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality administrative and secretarial support.
• Work with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to service clients.
• Demonstrate discretion and attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or a related field

Job description

Are you a detail orientated, resourceful individual looking for an opportunity to work on a team of highly dedicated professionals? Do you flourish with a very busy and varied workload? If you are nodding your head as you read this, then we want to talk to you!

Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with two hundred plus attorneys in ten offices, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy Intellectual Property group in our Buffalo office. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality administrative and secretarial support in a timely manner following firm policies and procedures. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients. You are required to demonstrate an extraordinary level of discretion, attention to detail, listening and organizational skills. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to meet deadlines and focus on details. Associate’s degree in business administration or a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience as a secretary/administrative assistant.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position in Buffalo is $49,200 to $60,450. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

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Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.

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