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Corporate / Transactional Legal Assistant
StaffBuffalo is working with a well-established, fast-paced law firm in the Buffalo, NY area to hire a Corporate / Transactional Legal Assistant. This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity offering $25.00–$34.00/hour, depending on experience, with overtime potential and a strong benefits package.
This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys transactional legal work, detailed document preparation, and supporting sophisticated business matters. You’ll work closely with experienced corporate attorneys on complex transactions, business formations, and agreements — playing a key role in keeping legal processes accurate, organized, and moving efficiently.
The firm values precision, professionalism, and follow-through. If you take pride in strong typing skills, clean documents, and being a reliable support partner to senior attorneys, this role offers stability, challenge, and meaningful exposure to corporate legal work.
Key Responsibilities
Support corporate attorneys with transactional legal matters, including buying and selling businesses
Assist with business formation work, including LLCs, S-Corps, and filings with the New York State Department of State
Draft, revise, format, and proofread legal and operational agreements
Prepare and manage high volumes of legal documents and correspondence
Maintain organized electronic files and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
Track deadlines and assist with workflow management across multiple matters
Communicate professionally with attorneys and internal teams to support smooth transactions
Qualifications
Experience in a corporate, transactional, or professional office environment preferred
Strong typing skills and comfort with heavy document preparation
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Professional communication skills and dependable work ethic
Comfort supporting senior attorneys and handling confidential information
Legal assistant or law firm experience is a plus, but not required
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly pay: $25.00–$34.00, depending on experience
Overtime potential
Full single health insurance coverage (firm contributes toward deductible)
401(k) eligibility after one year (6% of compensation)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
13 paid holidays, including your birthday
The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.
StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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Salary : $25 - $34