Legal Administrative Assistant - IP Litigation

Downtown Buffalo law firm seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with 5+ years of legal support experience to support attorneys in a busy Intellectual Property 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

Qualifications:

• 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 preferred.
• 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.

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person