Legal Assistant: Client‑Focused Support & Doc Prep

Tullylegal; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Tully Rinckey is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Buffalo, NY office. You will support Partners, Senior Attorneys, and Associates with all aspects of legal document preparation, client communication, and office procedures. A meticulous work style and strong client service are required.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, calendar management, draft documentation, and coordinating meetings and filings. Experience in a law office and proficiency with MS Office/Westlaw are preferred.

Qualifications

• One to two years of law firm or office experience.
• Two-year legal assistant or paralegal education preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Westlaw, and document management software or equivalent.
• Able to prepare draft documentation using Word/templates and revise as directed.
• Prior experience with KPIs and metrics preferred.
• Notary Public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain front desk and greet clients.
• Assist attorneys with document prep and filing.
• Manage electronic calendars and deadlines for attorneys.
• Draft and revise legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, filings, and exhibits for meetings/court appearances.
• Support client communication and general office procedures.
• Maintain files per firm policies.

Skills

Law firm experience

Drafting / documentation

Attention to detail

Client communication

KPI / metrics

Education

Two-year paralegal or legal assistant education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Westlaw

Document management software

Job description

Tully Rinckey is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Buffalo, NY office. You will support Partners, Senior Attorneys, and Associates with all aspects of legal document preparation, client communication, and office procedures. A meticulous work style and strong client service are required.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, calendar management, draft documentation, and coordinating meetings and filings. Experience in a law office and proficiency with MS Office/Westlaw are preferred.