Legal Assistant

Connors Law Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Connors Law Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support attorneys with day-to-day litigation and trial preparation in a full-time, on-site role.

You will prepare and format legal documents, organize case files, maintain calendars and deadlines, coordinate court filings and service of documents, and manage correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, ensuring efficient matters flow.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and litigation processes.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Experience in administrative assistance, including calendar management, filing, data entry, and general office operations in a legal setting.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant or in a similar support role within a law firm or legal department.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications (Word, Excel, PDF tools).
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Organize case files and maintain calendars.
• Maintain calendars and deadlines; coordinate court filings and service of documents.
• Manage correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Support with legal research, data entry, and document management; assist attorneys and staff on-site.

Skills

Knowledge of law

Litigation processes

Legal document prep

Communication skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Legal software

On-site collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDF tools

Job description

Company Description

Connors Law is a Buffalo-based trial and litigation firm that represents businesses, professionals, and individuals in high-stakes legal matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial disputes, serious personal injury cases, white-collar matters, and professional responsibility issues. Connors Law is built on a foundation of experience, strategic thinking, and proven results. Team members provide trusted counsel to clients facing significant legal challenges and work in a setting that values diligence, professionalism, and client service.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant will support attorneys with day-to-day litigation and trial-related tasks in a full-time, on-site role located in Buffalo, NY. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, organizing case files, maintaining calendars and deadlines, and coordinating court filings and service of documents. The role also involves managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a clear and professional manner. The Legal Assistant will assist with legal research support, data entry, and document management to help ensure matters proceed efficiently. This position requires consistent on-site collaboration with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and litigation processes, with the ability to understand and follow legal procedures.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Experience in administrative assistance, including calendar management, filing, data entry, and general office operations in a legal setting.
• Prior experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar support role within a law firm or legal department.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF tools).
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience; additional legal training or certification is a plus.