Paralegal

BestSelf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BestSelf in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Paralegal to provide operational and administrative support to the Legal and Compliance departments. This hands-on role coordinates meetings, maintains files, drafts and reviews legal documents, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years paralegal experience, a paralegal degree or certificate preferred, strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in a firm or corporate legal dept.
• A degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/draft legal documents and correspondence (orders, BAAs, MOUs, learning agreements).
• Prepare/draft court and administrative filings.
• Manage records, files, and documents.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist in real estate and leasing processes.

Skills

Legal research

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Westlaw

Job description

The Paralegal will provide operational and administrative support to the Legal and Compliance departments. The position will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings and maintaining complete and accurate files, to drafting and reviewing legal documents. This is a hands‑on position that involves working collaboratively with other teams. The Paralegal has a strong ability to multitask, is organized, diligent, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare/draft legal documents and correspondence (such as orders, Business Associate Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, learning agreements.
• Prepare/draft court and administrative filings
• Manage records, files, and documents
• Conduct legal and regulatory research to ensure the business complies with applicable laws.
• Assist in the management of real estate and leasing process
• Take minutes/notes as needed in meetings and maintain files on same
• Prepare and distribute agendas and notices for meetings
• Coordinate document collection for audits and investigations requests
• Prepare and maintain agreements using standard contract boilerplates
• Type general correspondence, resolutions, petitions, motions, notices, and other legal documents
• Accept and process legal notices
• Liaises between legal and compliance departments and outside parties
• Completes all agency required trainings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department)
• A degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Westlaw products is preferred