Associate Attorney

Buffalo Biodiesel; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Buffalo Biodiesel is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on drafting settlements, complaints, and related documents, with oversight by a Former Supreme Court Justice mentorship. The position is in-person from 8:00am to 5:00pm at our Buffalo offices.

This role requires NYS Bar admission, J.D., and at least 2 years of drafting experience. You will work on administrative processes, file management, and limited court appearances as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal drafting experience required.
• NYS Bar Association membership required.
• Fluent understanding of electronic filing via NYSCEF.
• Excellent LexisNexis skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft settlements, default judgments, summons and complaints.
• Maintain accurate records of all legal activities and communications.
• Limited court work based on necessity.

Skills

Legal drafting

Independent work

Strong writing

NY law familiarity

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Buffalo Biodiesel is in growth mode and currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our fast-growing team! You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a former Supreme Court Justice and State Senator!

This position will consist mostly of drafting legal documents and other clerical work. General Counsel will handle most court work and appearances.

Responsibilities

• Draft settlements, default judgements, summons and complaints, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of all legal activities and communications.
• Limited court work based on necessity.

Qualifications

• Permitted to practice law in New York State
• Must be admitted to NYS Bar Association (Dealbreaker)
• At least 2 years of legal drafting experience (Dealbreaker)
• Fluent understanding of electronic filing via NYSCEF
• Excellent LexisNexis skills
• Strong legal writer
• Familiarity with legal administrative processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently

This role requires onsite work from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Our offices are located at 17 Court Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Paid time off

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) required

Who We Are

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 20 years in business, we collect, and process used cooking oil to produce Biodiesel, a carbon reducing alternative fuel to Hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 States with service to over 27,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

• Legal drafting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• NYS Bar Association membership (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Buffalo, NY 14202 (Required)

Work Location

In person