Legal Staff Paralegal in Buffalo, NY

Law Firm

Buffalo, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Buffalo, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Pet insurance
Flexible work arrangements, including remote working options

Law firm in Buffalo, New York is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong administrative and organizational skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's litigation department with various tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and draft legal documents
Maintain attorney and non-attorney calendars
Schedule client meetings
Edit and format documents
Maintain time entries for billable hours
Create and maintain electronic directories
Prepare and send out transmittal letters
Submit expense reports
File with state and federal courts
Perform general office duties as needed

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of Legal Assistant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with ProLaw preferred
Strong typing skills (65+ WPM)
Ability to edit, revise, and draft legal documents
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Familiarity with local, state, and federal court rules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and high accuracy rate
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Salary range: $22-$26/hour, DOE

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Legal work discount program
Pet insurance
Flexible work arrangements, including remote options

About the company:

**Members Only** is a full-service law firm with offices in 16 locations and over 200 attorneys. Founded in 1965, the firm has a strong culture that values collaboration, support, and collegiality among its employees. Lippes Mathias takes a unique approach to practicing law, prioritizing anticipating and solving their clients' legal issues to achieve their business goals.

To learn more about Lippes Mathias and their company culture, visit their recruiting website at .