A small law firm focused on criminal defense and personal injury is seeking a full-time legal secretary or paralegal for the downtown Buffalo office.

Qualified applicants will work with one attorney providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, management of schedule; preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; various office and client filing, dictation, electronic transcription and legal research and billing.

The successful candidate must have strong personal skills, accurate typing skills, organization, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented team player and willing to learn.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate knowledge and status of current cases and pre-plan for upcoming deadlines.

Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.

Act as liaison between attorney and outside agencies.

Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents and other assignments as directed.

Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.

Prepare new client engagements as requested.

Maintain calendars, reports and billing records.

Transcribe dictation and schedule depositions.

Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Typing minimum 70 wpm.

Punctual with excellent attendance.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.

Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite a must, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a cooperative, small office environment.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Hours are 8:30-5:00 (M-F) (37.5 hours)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000-$60,000; salary commensurate with experience

Additional Information:

Off street parking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person