JK Executive Strategies, LLC is hiring: Legal Administrative Assistant in Buffal

Overview

Legal Administrative Assistant position in Buffalo, New York. Full-time role supporting litigation and labor and employment law departments for a well-established law firm partnered with JK Executive Strategies, LLC.

Position

Legal Administrative Assistant

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a well-respected law firm in search of a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate will handle a large volume of work, be detail-oriented, have a high level of professionalism, strong communication skills and be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments from multiple attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and attorneys via phone, email, and in-person.
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents—pleadings, motions, correspondence.
• File documents across state and federal courts, both electronically and in hard copy; monitor court rule changes.
• Track and manage litigation deadlines using docketing systems; manage attorney calendars and travel coordination.
• Assemble trial binders, exhibits, manage discovery materials, help prep for hearings.
• Open and close files.
• Organize both electronic and physical case files; keep things accessible and efficient.
• Filing, scanning and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong MS Office skills—TOC/TOA, formatting; comfort with document management
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments in an accurate and timely manner
• Willingness to learn and adapt to Firm needs
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Team player with a positive attitude
• A background in a Law Firm, Litigation and/or Labor and Employment Law is preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative position

Salary

• Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr; negotiable based on years of experience

Location

Buffalo, NY

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Administrative

Industries

• Legal Services

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

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