Litigation Administrative Assistant
Date: January 15, 2025
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in over 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our litigation department in our Buffalo, New York office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle a large volume of work, be detail-oriented, have a high level of professionalism, strong communication skills and be able to multi-task and prioritize assignments from multiple attorneys.
Position Responsibilities:
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Interact with clients, court personnel, and attorneys via phone, email, and in-person.
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Manage attorney calendars.
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Draft, revise, format, and edit documents.
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Electronically file documents in state and federal court as well as administrative agencies.
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Prepare and draft litigation-related documents such as affidavits of service and notices.
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Open and close files.
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Provide general support to various attorneys.
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Filing, scanning and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
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In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments in an accurate and timely manner
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Willingness to learn and adapt to Firm needs
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Reliable, punctual, and professional
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Team player with a positive attitude
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Strong typing and transcription experience
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A background in a Law Firm and litigation experience required
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative position
At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations.
This position's salary range is between $50,000 to $60,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.
Bond’s offer of employment are contingent on:
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Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check
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Completion of a satisfactory background check
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.