Executive Assistant to the Partners

Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law PLLC Buffalo, NY Full-Time In-Person

About Hiller Comerford

Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law PLLC is dedicated to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging circumstances. Our firm focuses on Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Veterans Disability claims. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive workplace for our team.

Position Overview

Hiller Comerford is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the firm’s Managing Partners and leadership team. This is a high-trust position requiring exceptional professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities while serving as a key support partner to firm leadership. This role is responsible for helping maximize efficiency, managing communications, coordinating schedules and projects, and ensuring important priorities remain organized and on track.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, appointments, and scheduling for the Managing Partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact by screening and prioritizing calls, emails, and requests.
• Monitor partner email inboxes, including organizing correspondence, drafting responses, flagging action items, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, conferences, continuing legal education (CLE) events, and other professional engagements.
• Prepare meeting agendas, gather supporting materials, take notes, and track follow-up action items.
• Assist with compiling agendas and materials for leadership meetings and weekly firm meetings.
• Maintain confidential personnel, client, financial, and firm information with the highest level of discretion.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives requiring partner review, approval, or involvement.
• Track expenses, assist with invoice management, and support budget-related administrative tasks.
• Organize and maintain files, contracts, records, and other executive-level documents.
• Anticipate leadership needs and proactively resolve administrative challenges.
• Represent firm leadership professionally when interacting with clients, attorneys, vendors, community organizations, and staff.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Exceptional command of the English language, including strong English composition, grammar, spelling, proofreading, and professional business writing skills.
• Ability to draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and communications with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting attorneys, executives, or senior leadership.
• Experience working in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Familiarity with legal software, document management systems, or case management platforms.

Benefits

Hiller Comerford offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Compensation

Starting at $26.00 per hour, with higher compensation available based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated executive support expertise.

Why Join Hiller Comerford?

• Work directly with firm leadership and play a meaningful role in the firm’s continued growth.
• Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, accountability, and innovation.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the lives of its clients.
• Grow your career in a stable and expanding law firm environment.

Interested candidates should submit their res…