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Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Posted on 18 July 26 by Peggy Koch
- Buffalo, New York
- $55000 - $68000
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Job Description
Legal Assistant / Paralegal –Corporate Services
Hybrid Opportunity | $60,000 - $68,000 + Excellent Benefits
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its growing Corporate Services Practice Group. This is a newly created position due to continued growth and offers the opportunity to support a collaborative team handling a variety of corporate and transactional matters. The role is approximately 90% legal assistant and 10% paralegal responsibilities, making it ideal for a legal professional who enjoys providing high-level administrative and document support while gaining exposure to sophisticated transactional work.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Newly created role due to growth
- Hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility (1 day per week after training/onboarding)
- Stable, team-oriented environment
- Exposure to corporate, real estate, and business transactions
Healthcare Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) and additional firm-sponsored benefits
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and client communications.
- Coordinate document execution, signatures, and closing materials.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
- Assist with corporate transactions, commercial and residential real estate matters, and IDA-related transactions.
- Conduct document review and basic research as needed.
- Support attorneys with transaction closings and related documentation.
- Handle administrative and project-based assignments in support of the Corporate Services team. Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal.
- Experience supporting corporate, real estate, commercial transactions, banking, or business law matters preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset.