Paralegal

Paralegal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Range of Pay : $27-$32 per hour.

Location: Buffalo, NY 14203

Schedule: Full Time Status, 35 Hours

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

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 Subpoenas process
• 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
• Manage department schedules
• 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
• Working knowledge of DocuSign