Senior Paralegal

AP Executive Staffing; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A professional staffing service is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal in Buffalo, NY to provide advanced legal and administrative support to the General Counsel. Key responsibilities include proofreading complex contracts, conducting legal research, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary range of $68,000 to $82,000 annually, along with benefits such as medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Strong background in contract review and lifecycle management.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Proofread, review, and manage complex contracts under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Conduct advanced legal research and prepare summaries.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support legal compliance.

Skills

Contract review

Legal research

Proofreading

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr

Position Overview

The Senior Paralegal will provide advanced legal and administrative support to the Office of the General Counsel. The role has heavy exposure to contract review, legal research, employment law matters, and contract lifecycle management, with additional involvement in immigration and intellectual property support.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread, review, and manage complex contracts and agreements under the direction of the General Counsel
• Conduct advanced legal research and prepare summaries and documentation
• Utilize legal templates and prepare documents for review and approval
• Coordinate with internal departments to support legal compliance and contract preparation
• Manage the General Counsel’s calendar, legal requests, and docket
• Track the lifecycle of contracts and legal matters across the organization
• Maintain organized, confidential legal records and contract management systems
• Support employment law compliance and documentation
• Assist with immigration-related filings and employee documentation
• Support intellectual property portfolio management, including trademarks and copyrights

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Strong background in contract review, proofreading, and lifecycle management
• Advanced legal research and document preparation skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)