The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo seeks to provide access to justice and due process to the most vulnerable individuals, children and families in the Western New York Community through quality legal representation and assistance.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical support services to our staff attorneys in the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit. The duties assigned may involve some or all of the following:

• Entering case information accurately from files into database and accessing that information, as necessary.
• Preparing case calendars as required by unit.
• Obtaining and assembling necessary reports, documents, or court records relating to the case.
• Typing from rough draft, verbal instructions, dictating equipment or other as directed by an attorney.
• Preparing letters, motion papers and briefs, memorandums, pleadings, petitions, orders, court and administrative papers, reports, notice of appeal, and other documentary work in proper legal format. Printing and saving the documents in the appropriate directories. Filing, mailing, and/or delivering documents as directed by attorney.
• Serving legal papers, including subpoenas, as required.
• Communicating in person, by telephone, e-mail, fax or by mail with clients, other agencies, attorneys, court and other public officials, other staff and persons with whom the unit staff interacts, and the general public; taking and giving telephone messages; and answering questions and/or making referrals as appropriate.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all files.
• Assisting attorneys in interviewing prospective and current clients, witnesses and any other person at various locations to gather factual information related to the case, including financial eligibility data, as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including assisting other units when needed.

Legal assistant or legal secretarial experience preferred.

This position is full-time. Starting salary is $45,269.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits is available to you and your dependents. In addition, we offer generous vacation, personal, and sick time. Other benefits available to you are long-term disability insurance, supplemental term life insurance, parking expense reimbursement plan, transit plan, a flexible spending account, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Many of our staff apply for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,269.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person