Corporate / Transactional Legal Assistant

Progressive Staffing LLC•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a local law firm in WNY, is looking to add a Legal Assistant to their growing team. This is a newly implemented role due to growth and supports the attorneys in the Corporate/Transactional Department.

Requirements

Professional demeanor, dependable work ethic, ability to maintain confidentiality
Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent computer/typing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate or transactional legal assistance preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily responsibilities to support several attorneys with clerical/administrative responsibilities
Prepare documents for the buying/selling of businesses, formation of businesses (LLCs, S-Corps, etc.) and file with NYS Department of State
Draft, format, proofread, and revise operational agreements to ensure accuracy
Manage a high volume of legal paperwork
Act as an initial point of contact with clients, managing correspondence and gathering critical/detailed information
Manage a neat and detailed file system—both electronic and hard copy
Ensure documents are filled out correctly, completely, and in a timely manner
Perform workflow management by tracking necessary deadlines and following up to ensure paperwork is completed and filed on time
Collaborate with various internal team members to ensure operations run smoothly
Juggle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment
Work well in a team environment as well as independently
Other duties as assigned/as necessary