Legal Assistant Job at NPAworldwide, Buffalo, NY

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  • NPAworldwide
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Job description:

Legal Assistant
Full-Time
$58,000 - $60,000
MondayFriday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy, collaborative legal team across multiple practice areas. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys producing high-quality written work, and takes pride in organization and accuracy. This role offers exposure to a variety of legal matters and the chance to work closely with attorneys and staff across the firm.

This role is a Legal Overflow position, allowing candidates to learn the business and become familiar with different areas of law. The firm is looking for a minimum of one year of litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, format, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports
  • Prepare filings for state and federal courts (including e-filing)
  • Maintain and organize case files (electronic and hard copy)
  • Manage calendars, deadlines, and court dates
  • Assist attorneys with case preparation, including discovery and trial support
  • Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed
  • Perform general administrative support across multiple practice areas

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word (formatting, styles, document management)
  • Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset Preferred:
  • At least 1 year of litigation experience
  • Familiarity with court filing procedures and legal terminology

What Were Looking For

  • Someone who is proactive, reliable, and takes ownership of their work
  • A team player who can support multiple attorneys and adapt to shifting priorities
  • A polished professional who values accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications:

One year of litigation experience in a law firm setting

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Opportunity to learn several areas of law, and opportunity for growth. This is an entry level role with opportunity to land into a practice group.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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