Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
StaffBuffalo is working with a respected, fast-paced law firm in the Buffalo, NY area to hire a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity offering $25.00–$34.00/hour, depending on experience, with overtime potential and a strong benefits package.
This role supports attorneys handling commercial and business-related litigation matters where accuracy, structure, and deadline management are critical. It’s an excellent fit for someone who enjoys detail-driven work, thrives on organization, and takes pride in being the dependable “go-to” person who keeps cases on track behind the scenes.
You’ll play a key role in managing case documentation, tracking litigation milestones, and coordinating schedules to ensure matters move forward smoothly and nothing falls through the cracks.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys with commercial and business litigation matters
Manage and organize case files, both electronic and physical
Track deadlines, court dates, and key litigation milestones
Maintain accurate calendars and case schedules
Assist with coordination of meetings, depositions, and internal deadlines
Ensure case documents are complete, accessible, and up to date
Communicate professionally with attorneys and internal team members
Qualifications
Experience in a litigation or professional office environment preferred
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
Comfort working with electronic document management systems
Strong communication skills and a dependable work ethic
Legal assistant experience is a plus, but not required
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly pay: $25.00–$34.00, depending on experience
Overtime potential
Full single health insurance coverage (firm contributes toward deductible)
401(k) eligibility after one year (6% of compensation)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
13 paid holidays, including your birthday
The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.
StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant • Buffalo, NY, United States
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