Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal

NPAworldwide; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

FSA

Paid time off

401(k)

Firm-sponsored benefits

Job summary

NPAworldwide, Buffalo-based, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal for its Corporate Services Practice Group. The role is hybrid (1 day remote) and split 90% legal assistant with 10% paralegal duties, supporting corporate and transactional matters.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading documents, managing calendars, coordinating closings, and organizing files; the ideal candidate has 2+ years of corporate legal experience and strong MS Office skills, with a client‑service mindset

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant/Secretary/Paralegal.
• Experience in corporate, real estate, banking or business law preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years of legal corporate experience.

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, 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 for the Corporate Services team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Paralegal experience

Corporate law

Job description

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
• Excellent benefits package including healthcare, dental, 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.
• 2+ years of legal corporate experience.