Prominent NYS law firm seeks a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in their School Buffalo office. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication and administrative skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This position provides direct support to attorneys representing public school districts, boards of education, and other educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, contracts, policies, pleadings, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and file documents with New York State and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, including NYSED, EEOC, and PERB.
- Conduct legal research, assist with cite-checking, and maintain familiarity with school law terminology and procedures.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, including client meetings, hearings, court appearances, deadlines, and other scheduling needs.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with firm policies.
- Communicate with clients, including school districts, boards of education, and administrators, to coordinate document collection, signatures, scheduling, and follow-up.
- Monitor and track deadlines for education-related matters, including grievances, disciplinary hearings, FOIL requests, and board of education meetings.
- Assist in preparing hearing binders, exhibits, presentation materials, and meeting packets.
- Record and monitor billable time and assist with monthly billing activities.
- Perform general administrative duties, including scanning, copying, mail processing, filing, and telephone coverage.
- Complete additional assignments and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant; experience in education law, labor and employment law, or litigation is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and document management software.
- Working knowledge of New York State legal procedures and court and administrative agency filing requirements.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and administrative agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
