Legal Assistant - Growth, Collaboration, Stability

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

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.