Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

About the Role

Full-time Paralegal/Administrative Assistant supporting attorneys in the School Law Practice Group in our Buffalo, NY office. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and highly professional, with the ability to manage a high volume of work while effectively multitasking, prioritizing, and organizing assignments from multiple attorneys. This role provides direct support to attorneys handling matters related to public school districts, boards of education, and other educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in aspects of our school law practice group.
• Review and electronically file pleadings, motion papers, and other documents with New York State and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies (e.g., NYSED, EEOC, PERB).
• Track and manage deadlines for education-related matters such as grievances, disciplinary hearings, FOIL requests, and board of education meetings.
• Assist in document and discovery management.
• Conduct necessary investigative and research work.
• Coordinate with clients (school districts, boards, administrators) for document collection, signatures, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Monitor court dockets and calendar dates, as well as manage attorney calendars.
• Adhere to deadlines and follow up to ensure work is processed by the deadlines.
• Manage and organize documents.
• Manage file processing from open to close.
• Prepare and electronically file notices of appearance and requests for extensions.
• Assist in hearing preparation, including compilation of exhibits for hearing.
• Filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal; prior experience in education law, labor/employment, or litigation is strongly preferred.
• An associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to Firm needs.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong typing and transcription experience.

Benefits

At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional, and community-based organizations.

Pay

Salary range is between $55,000 to $65,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.

An offer of employment from Bond is contingent on completion of a satisfactory conflicts check, background check, and reference check.