Civil Legal Services Unit

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Civil Legal Services Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the Western New York Community. This position will initially focus on housing matters.

Why Join Us?

• Desirable Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $24.87 per hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
  • Paid parenthood leave plan.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, supplemental term life insurance, and other voluntary insurance offerings
  • Parking expense reimbursement plan, transit plan, and a flexible spending account.
• Union Position: Be part of a supportive and collective bargaining environment.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: Apply for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Loan Forgiveness Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entering case information accurately from files into database and accessing that information, as necessary. 
• Preparing case calendars as required by unit.
• Obtaining and assembling necessary reports, documents, or court records relating to the case.
• Typing from rough draft, verbal instructions, dictating equipment or other as directed by an attorney.
• Preparing letters, motion papers and briefs, memorandums, pleadings, petitions, orders, court and administrative papers, reports, notice of appeal, and other documentary work in proper legal format.  Printing and saving the documents in the appropriate directories.  Filing, mailing, and/or delivering documents as directed by attorney.
• Serving legal papers, including subpoenas, as required.
• Communicating in person, by telephone, e-mail, fax or by mail with clients, other agencies, attorneys, court and other public officials, other staff and persons with whom the unit staff interacts, and the general public; taking and giving telephone messages; and answering questions and/or making referrals as appropriate.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all files.
• Assisting attorneys in interviewing prospective and current clients, witnesses and any other person at various locations to gather factual information related to the case, including financial eligibility data, as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including assisting other units when needed.

Employment Standards: 

• Legal assistant or legal secretarial experience preferred.

 Additional Requirements:  Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License and have a registered vehicle available for use during working hours.

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail them to:

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources
290 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14202

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.