Entry-Level Assistant — Legal in Buffalo, NY

Entry-Level Assistant — Legal Job Description

Duties include those described for administrative assistant, but this position supports a corporate legal department or law firm exclusively. Additional responsibilities include assisting lawyers with screening client calls, preparing business correspondence and transcribing dictation. Must have excellent computer and communication skills; understand local and state or provincial rules regarding pleadings and discovery formats, deadlines, and filing requirements; be familiar with court structures, vendors and other legal resources; and have basic knowledge of legal terminology.

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Spreadsheets

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

LexisNexis

Photocopying/Scanning documents

File Management

Legal Documentation

Calendar Management

Pleadings

Salary for Entry-Level Assistant — Legal in Buffalo, NY

37634 - 45348

25th percentile

37634

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

42075

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

45348

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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