Paralegal – Compliance & Document Management

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

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.