Legal Assistant

NPAworldwide; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join a large, established law firm with multiple offices and a strong track record of employee longevity. You will support attorneys in a fast-paced environment within a collaborative legal team, contributing to ongoing training and professional development.

The role emphasizes preparing legal documents, managing filings, and coordinating client communications while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and forms.
• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and formatting.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting attorneys with day-to-day workflow.
• Assist attorneys with the client intake process and ongoing client communication.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files and records.
• Coordinate depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Assist with court filings and docketing requirements, depending on the practice area.
• Coordinate travel, conferences, and other arrangements as needed.
• Support billing and accounting functions, including pro forma edits, check requests, matter intake and updates, and related billing activities.
• Collaborate with Legal Assistants and other team members across the firm's multiple locations.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to continue building your skills and legal knowledge.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Document management systems

Internet-based applications

Job description

Legal Assistant

Join a Large, Established Law Firm | Collaborative Team | Excellent Employee Longevity | Growth Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a large, well-established law firm with multiple office locations and a strong reputation for employee longevity. Many employees have built long-term careers with the firm, reflecting a supportive environment, stability, and opportunities to grow professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative legal team while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced professional environment. The firm values teamwork, provides ongoing training and development, and offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Join a Large, Established Law Firm | Collaborative Team | Excellent Employee Longevity | Growth Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a large, well-established law firm with multiple office locations and a strong reputation for employee longevity. Many employees have built long-term careers with the firm, reflecting a supportive environment, stability, and opportunities to grow professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative legal team while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced professional environment. The firm values teamwork, provides ongoing training and development, and offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities Include

Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and forms.
Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and formatting.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting attorneys with day-to-day workflow.
Assist attorneys with the client intake process and ongoing client communication.
Maintain organized electronic and paper files and records.
Coordinate depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
Assist with court filings and docketing requirements, depending on the practice area.
Coordinate travel, conferences, and other arrangements as needed.
Support billing and accounting functions, including pro forma edits, check requests, matter intake and updates, and related billing activities.
Collaborate with Legal Assistants and other team members across the firm's multiple locations.
Participate in training and professional development opportunities to continue building your skills and legal knowledge.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience or equivalent experience.
Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.
Experience with electronic filing, docketing, or practice-specific procedures is beneficial.
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, and internet-based applications.
Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document formatting skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
Strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than an opportunity to join another law firm. You'll become part of a large, established organization with multiple locations, excellent employee longevity, and a culture that values collaboration and professional development. For someone looking for stability, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to grow within a respected law firm, this could be an excellent long-term career move.

Qualifications

2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience or equivalent experience.
Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required.
Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.
Experience with electronic filing, docketing, or practice-specific procedures is beneficial.
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, and internet-based applications.
Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document formatting skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and other professionals.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Great firm with employees with great longevity. Opportunity for growth. Longstanding client

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 58000

Salary Max: $ 65000

Currency Type: USD