Legal Assistant
Buffalo, NY US
Job Description
The Legal Assistant role will support lawyers by performing a variety of administrative tasks and legal research. The responsibilities include:
Document preparation: drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, such as contracts, letters, and pleadings
Communicate with clients via phone and email
Calendaring with various courts, clients, outside counsel
Organization: manage and track multiple cases at once, keeping files, paperwork and schedules organized for attorneys.
Once fully trained, you will be eligible to work from home twice a month.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of legal assistant experience
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
- Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
- Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards clients
The rate for this role is $ 50, 000 -60, 000 per year. This range represents the low and high end of the compensation range for this position. Actual compensation offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
Excellent benefits:
401(k)
Profit Sharing Plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Life insurance
Meet Your Recruiter
Peggy Koch
Vice President, National Recruiter
Peggy joined our staff in 2020 bringing 15 years of recruiting experience, and 20+ years of solid experience to the DCM team! In addition to her degree in Marketing from SUNY Alfred State, she has a demonstrated history in successful placements in the areas of Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, Medical, Accounting/Finance and Engineering. Peggy prides herself on working tirelessly to help clients and candidates alike find a great fit for their businesses and careers. Taking her passion for recruitment outside of the workplace, Peggy has used her volunteer time to speak at local colleges to help student-candidates early on in their careers with critical skills for future success such as guidance on creating a solid resume, conducting a successful job search, and the all-important interview preparation.
When not working hard recruiting, Peggy enjoys traveling and exploring new places, gardening, and baking.