Job Description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Corporate Services
Hybrid
Buffalo NY

Corporate Services
A well-established and growing law firm is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its collaborative Corporate Services team. This position is open due to continued growth and offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a transactional legal practice, with exposure to corporate matters, commercial real estate transactions, and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Corporate Services practice group
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize a variety of transactional documents and correspondence
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, closing checklists, and document management
• Support IDA projects and related filings
• Coordinate document execution, signatures, and closing logistics
• Maintain electronic and physical files and organize transaction records
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and critical dates
• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, government agencies, and other outside parties
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and tracking documents using Microsoft Excel
• Format complex documents and templates using Microsoft Word
• Assist with special projects and provide general support to the Corporate Services team as needed Qualifications
• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within a transactional or corporate legal department required
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions and/or IDA projects strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced document formatting and spreadsheet management
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with a client-service mindset
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Why Join Us?
• Hybrid work environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to join a growing practice group with long-term career potential
• Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical insurance with three plan options
Two medical plans include deductibles that are front-loaded and fully paid by the firm for employee-only coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Firm-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Firm-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Child Life Insurance
Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit/Commuter)
401(k) plan
Profit sharing program with a 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
AFLAC supplemental insurance options

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting sophisticated transactional work, we encourage you to apply.