What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC?
Who We Are: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is a law firm located right in the heart of downtown Buffalo that is driven by forward-thinking attorneys who embrace our clients’ enterprising spirit. We are committed to excellence in the practice of law and we value collaborative, human working relationships with people who share our optimism and energy. Our team takes an innovative approach, creatively looking at every challenge from every angle to reveal opportunities for our clients and our employees.
Who We Need: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant with 2 years of experience to work in our Buffalo, NY office. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, self-motivated, and possesses the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Federal and state court filings.
- Drafting pleadings.
- Assisting with the admission process to federal court.
- Handling conflict checks.
- Collaborating with attorneys and support professionals within the firm.
- Other administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Familiarity with pleadings and court filings.
Wage Information: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience and skillset.
Benefits: Our generous benefits package includes paid time off in addition to paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with Firm contribution, potential for 401 profit sharing, short and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, ID protection insurance, employee/spouse/child insurance, and an opportunity for a year-end bonus based on performance. These are just a few reasons why Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC has been consistently recognized as one of Buffalo’s Best Places to Work.
What Makes Us Different: While we work hard to help our clients be successful, we also like to have fun! We are a firm that boasts a second-to-none culture: regular in-house events including firm lunches, happy hours, annual ping pong tournaments, and community events like Ride for Roswell. We offer a fun, collaborative environment and a work life balance to give our people time to enjoy life outside of the office.
To apply, please submit your resume to karpinski@rupppfalzgraf.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of having you join our team at Rupp Pfalzgraf.
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or domestic violence victim status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.50 – 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14202 (Required)
Work Location: In person
