Lackawanna Products Corp. · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant / Real Estate Law Clerk
Buffalo-Niagara Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLackawanna Products Corp. is seeking a highly organized and professional Legal Assistant / Real Estate Law Clerk to support their real estate and legal practice. The role involves managing real estate closings, conducting legal research, and performing various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Answer, screen, and transfer incoming calls to appropriate extensions
Professionally communicate with potential clients, existing clients, attorneys, and government officials
Quickly assess potential client legal needs and accurately collect biographic and contact information
Maintain a courteous, confident, and professional phone presence at all times
Conduct independent research on legal issues with guidance as needed
Summarize findings clearly for attorney review
Manage residential and commercial real estate closings (3–5 years of experience required)
Identify real estate title issues, including ordering title insurance and obtaining curatives
Prepare closing statements for residential and commercial transactions
Open and maintain both paper and electronic client files
Attend real estate closings on behalf of clients, when required
Work independently while following firm guidance and procedures
Work efficiently in a Mac-based (Apple) office environment
Troubleshoot minor printer and computer issues as needed
Holding an active real estate license is a plus
Run comparable market analyses (comps) for properties
Show properties to prospective buyers or clients
Host open houses
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in real estate law, specifically residential and commercial closings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Professional demeanor with clients, colleagues, and external contacts
Ability to work independently
Preferred
3–5 years preferred experience level
Knowledge of immigration law and/or business law is considered an asset
Holding an active real estate license is a plus
Company
Lackawanna Products Corp.
Buffalo-based leader in the global agriculture and feed industry for 40+ years!
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase