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Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Buffalo, NY 14202

Posted: 06/25/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8322 Pay Rate: $26 - $32/hour

Job Description

Downtown Buffalo law firm seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with 5+ years of legal support experience to support attorneys in a busy Litigation practice. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing deadlines, documents, and client communications.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and maintain case files and IP-related records
  • Track litigation, trademark, copyright, and licensing deadlines
  • Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, and filings
  • Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
  • Assist with discovery, exhibits, trial preparation, and document production
  • Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
  • Support billing, invoicing, retainers, and engagement documentation


Join a collaborative team where you`ll play a key role in helping clients protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets.

Generous benefits package includes: paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with firm contribution and potential profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance and bonus opportunities

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Litigation experience required; intellectual property experience a plus, but not required
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Leigha Barratt
Legal Staffing Manager

Leigha joins the KRG Staffing Team with nearly ten years of experience working in the WNY legal arena as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant and Court Clerk. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. Leigha’s hands-on experience in local law firms and our Courts System gives her a unique perspective when it comes to legal staffing. Simply put, Leigha can talk the talk and walk the walk.

Leigha excels when it comes to communication, efficiency and organization. She knows exactly how a law office (or any office for that matter) operates and understands that any business is only as good as their support staff so she understands what she’s looking for when searching for top talent.

When she isn’t busy searching for the perfect Candidates, Leigha is at the softball or baseball diamonds with her three beautiful kids! She also loves cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. And the best part about Leigha? She is funny! The KRG staff enjoys her down-to-earth, honest approach to life; her one-liners keep us chuckling throughout our workday and boy are we grateful she’s on our Team!

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