Overview
Legal Secretary/Paralegal Jobs in Buffalo, NY at JUDA LAW PLLC
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our small legal firm. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including real estate, personal injury litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent research capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional administrative and legal support. You will play a vital role in managing case files, preparing legal documents for residential real estate closings, drafting documents, assisting with correspondence and billing, attending real estate closings and ensuring smooth office operations. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to grow their legal career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Close client contact.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and clients, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Draft, review, proofread, and edit legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Perform document review and data entry for real estate closings and some litigation files.
- Assist with client interviews and gather necessary documentation to support case development.
- Attend real estate closings locally and within the western New York area.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while adhering to firm policies and procedures.
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal secretary with familiarity with real estate will be helpful but not necessary.
- Ability to work independently both remotely and in office.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional writing skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence; strong proofreading abilities.
- Effective interviewing skills to gather pertinent client information accurately.
- Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, phone etiquette, and document review. Some math skills required.
- Project management skills to coordinate tasks efficiently across different cases or practice areas.
- Excellent organizational skills coupled with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Join our team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact! We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values professional growth while providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure your success in the legal field.
Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Company: JUDA LAW PLLC
Location: Buffalo, NY
