Legal Assistant

Morgan & Morgan•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to manage day-to-day law firm operations, provide administrative services, and support the legal team. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace. This is an on-site role, providing the opportunity to work directly alongside the team and gain hands-on experience. The posted hourly range is $26.45–$26.45 USD. For full-time employees, Morgan & Morgan offers medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal; administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is preferred.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, manage workload with a positive attitude, and work with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediation, and hearings.
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree.
Experience in Social Security, personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or another injury-related practice area.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, including scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Implement and improve administrative processes to make workflows more efficient.
Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports, case files, and legal advice.
Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills, and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.