Legal Assistant

Acara Solutions

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Finance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Standards, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Prepare Correspondence, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Proofreading, Reimbursement, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today

IndustryLaw Practice and Legal ServicesCompensation$25.00-$32.00/Hour Based on experienceScheduleM-F 8:00AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5:00PM (37.5 hours/week) Hybrid after training - 4 days in-office, 1 day remoteAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a dynamic team, providing legal administrative support to assigned attorneys in the firm's Litigation practice group.Responsibilities involve significant contact with clients, external attorneys, and legal staff within the firm.Confidentiality in handling client matters is critical to the performance of duties.Why You'll Love Working HereSupportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.Why This Opportunity is ExcitingThis role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.Provides comprehensive support for all aspects of the general Litigation practiceAssists in the preparation of correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents for matters venued in state and federal courts; aids with discovery related requests and responses in conjunction with document production and reviewAssists with electronic court filings as directed in both state and federal courtsCalendars deadlines and court dates, assists with the coordination of depositions, meetings and travel arrangementsInterfaces with clients through various forms of communication; responds to client inquiries when appropriateOpens new client matters; prepares engagement letters, interacts with finance department to assist with client billing and track project budgetsDrafts legal documents, forms, applications, supplemental materials and correspondence for attorney review; tracks versions of legal documentsResponsible for project coordination, including input and maintenance of client matters and client file logs and notification of deadlinesPerforms general administrative tasks including entering time, general calendar management, expense reimbursements, and mailingCoordinates meetings and provides supplemental materials and support as needed.Job RequirementsWhat You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED.3+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation environment.What Sets You ApartAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeKnowledge of the Litigation practice area - including procedures, forms, and terminologyAbility to work effectively with a variety of clients and staff; proven ability to provide exceptional client serviceStrong organization skills: ability to response to multiple priorities and plan work to meet varying deadlinesSkill in proofreading lengthy and complex legal documents for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors, and for general accuracy and completenessStrong writing skills, including proper spelling and correct grammar; accuracy; attention to detail and figuresDemonstrates competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to utilize document management software efficientlyKnowledge of standard legal file organization practices.Additional InformationUpon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.Equal Opportunity StatementAleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.Legal AuthorizationApplicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Acara Solutions

Acara (formerly Superior Group) understands that finding that rewarding next step along your career path can be challenging. We also understand the legwork that goes into being your career advocate. Our award-winning recruiters focus on the candidate experience, getting to know you and your goals, both long- and short-term. They get to know your skills and your growth trajectory so that they not only can represent you in front of our more than 1,000 customers with opportunities across North America, but also connect you with the best-fit role. After all, optimal workforce experiences come when employees are matched with companies who need—and value—their skills and contributions.

That’s why, for 60 years, we’ve engaged our candidates with a high-touch, consultative approach that affords us a clear vision of ideal career paths, and it’s why we consistently gain the trust of our employees and customers alike. Acara is in the business of scouting talent, evaluating human potential, recognizing commonalities between people and employers, and changing lives in the process. Because in an increasingly commoditized world, we believe some things still deserve a personal touch. Finding the best-fit jobs for you is one of them.

Simply stated, we see fit.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
https://acarasolutions.com/