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Job Description Associate Real Estate Attorney - WFH About Schneider Buchel LLP – “Protecting & Elevating Communities” We’re a fast-growing law firm focused on community associations, real estate, and commercial litigation — serving primarily HOAs, condos, and co-ops across New York. Our Culture & Values At Schneider Buchel, we’re serious about excellence—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We bring high standards, sharp minds, and strong values to the table every day. Our team delivers best-in-class legal work with precision, urgency, and a relentless focus on client service. We lead in our market because we set the bar higher for quality, responsiveness, and results. We’re a firm that works hard, celebrates wins, supports one another, and never settles for “good enough.” If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where your contribution is celebrated and valued, you’ll feel right at home here. About the Role We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our expanding legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of real estate matters—commercial finance transactions, zoning, leasing, lending, licensing, and more—with a particular focus on serving the legal needs of community associations, commercial landlords, and property owners. If you’re looking for meaningful work, client exposure, and long-term career growth in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. This role should reside in the Western, NY area (Buffalo/Rochester) and is a remote/WFH role. Compensation: $105,000 +/- DOE Responsibilities: What You’ll Do • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to:, • Commercial real estate purchases and sales, • Financing transactions (mortgage refinances, lender documentation, etc.), • Commercial leases (landlord and tenant side), • Draft and negotiate easements and related access agreements, • License agreements (including rooftop/cell tower access), • Draft opinion letters and advisory memos on real estate and community association matters, • Assist clients with zoning and land use matters, including attending planning or zoning board meetings, • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on municipal regulations, zoning ordinances, and permitting issues, • Support due diligence and title review in transactional matters, • Collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership on larger-scale deals and firm initiatives, • Interact with clients, property managers, and board members in a responsive and professional manner, • Admitted to practice law in New York State, • 3+ years of relevant real estate transactional experience, • Familiarity with community association law, zoning, and local regulatory frameworks is a plus, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong analytical and organizational abilities, • Client-focused with an ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environmentAbout Company Schneider Buchel LLP is a fast-growing, enterprising law firm specializing in community associations, real estate, and commercial litigation. We serve hundreds of HOAs, condos, and co-ops throughout New York State. Our team is focused, responsive, and relentlessly committed to client service and employee happiness. As we scale, we are building a team that can grow with us. What We Offer • Competitive Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, • Health Benefits Contribution: Enjoy the firm’s health plan with our contribution, • Profit-Sharing Plan: Share in the firm’s success, • 401(k) Plan: plan for your future with our 401(k) offering, • Bonus Opportunity: Be rewarded for your actual contributions, • Free access to the on-site gym at the firm’s building and rooftop terrace

Job Description Corporate Estates & Trusts Tax Paralegal Are you an experienced tax professional who thrives in fast-paced legal environments and wants to focus on complex estate and trust work? StaffBuffalo is partnering with one of Buffalo's most respected law firms to hire a Corporate Estates & Trusts Tax Paralegal! This is a key hire for the company, and we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You'll support top-tier estate planning attorneys by preparing fiduciary income tax returns, estate and gift tax filings, and guiding clients through sensitive, high-value matters with precision and care. The team is highly professional and business-oriented. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3+ years of experience in estate and trust tax preparation, strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws, and excellent communication skills. This firm values collaboration over hierarchy, with attorneys and paralegals working side-by-side to ensure deadlines are met and clients are supported with integrity and clarity. If you're looking to move out of the traditional accounting grind and step into a meaningful role at a prestigious firm where your expertise will be valued—apply today! This is an in-person role based in Buffalo, New York. Responsibilities: • Assist attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and tax matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements., • Prepare, review, and file estate and gift tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns., • Conduct legal research on estate, trust, and tax-related issues to support attorneys in case preparation., • Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related tax documents., • Manage the probate process, including preparing court filings, maintaining deadlines, and communicating with clients and courts., • Assist in the valuation and transfer of assets, including real estate, securities, and business interests., • Maintain and organize client files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible., • Communicate with clients, financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals to facilitate estate and tax planning strategies., • Monitor changes in tax laws and estate planning regulations to ensure compliance and best practices., • 3+ years of experience in Corporate Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Tax Filings., • Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws affecting estates and trusts., • Proficiency in estate tax software and legal research tools., • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities., • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Generous paid time off (PTO), volunteer leave time, and 10 paid holidays., • Life insurance, supplemental life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a short-term disability salary continuation plan., • Fully funded variable annuity defined pension plan and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Job DescriptionHours: 10-20 hours per week Will consider: An employee associate attorney or an "Of Counsel" Need assistance in the following area of practice: Bankruptcy: Prepare, sign, and file bankruptcy petitions, meet with clients, complete paperwork with attention to detail, and possibly make court appearances. A non-attorney assistant will prepare the first draft of the petition. Essentially, this is an ala carte service where you will work on part(s) of a bankruptcy case. Mortgage Modification: Prepare, sign, and submit mortgage modification to mortgage companies or their attorneys to save a client’s home from a foreclosure sale. Court appearances in Foreclosure Court and Bankruptcy Court. We are looking for a Superstar Attorney! Please consider responding to this ad if: you are a truly talented attorney; you are a pleasure to deal with; you believe that you can be the best at almost anything you do and you work to prove that; you enjoy developing a deep and meaningful rapport with clients; you communicate with piercing persuasiveness; you are extremely customer-oriented; you have a burning desire to succeed; you are highly motivated; you have a never-say-die attitude; and you find ways to perform well, even in difficult situations The Ideal Person: We firmly believe in hiring the RIGHT person for this job, not simply the person with the most credentials. The person we hire will know what it means to meet deadlines, work independently, and will restore our faith in the American work ethic. We like working with smart, motivated individuals who are eager to learn. We would love to work with an experienced (5+ years) attorney who is motivated and has significant experience in one or more of the following areas of law: mortgage modification, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or real estate, BUT we are willing to teach the RIGHT person who has a year or two of experience as an attorney. If you are a licensed attorney interested in helping people save their homes through mortgage modification law or bankruptcy, are a quick learner, can follow clearly stated expectations, will follow the standards and procedures of John D’Amato Law Offices, will conduct yourself in a professional manner, and clearly understand the difference between activity and accomplishment, then you should apply today! We would love to hear from you. What you can expect: Gentle, flexible hours and fast payment. Unlike those attorneys running a law firm, you show up, do your work, and get paid (without needing to worry about where your next client is coming from). You will be free to enjoy life, not as an employer, but as a lawyer, making a difference and helping people. Isn’t that why you went to Law School in the first place? Low pressure and a low-stress environment. Please apply TODAY if: • you do not make excuses for your poor performance;, • you do not view firm clients as an inconvenience;, • you are punctual;, • you do not need a lot of direction and hands-on guidance;, • you are willing and eager to learn, not already set in your ways; and, • you do not prefer to put off until tomorrow what could be done today! This is the job for you!

Job DescriptionHours: 10-25 hours per week Work on site: Cheektowaga, NY Need assistance in the following areas of practice: • Bankruptcy: Assist Bankruptcy Attorney with his bankruptcy practice., • Mortgage Modification: Prepare mortgage modification applications for attorney review, submit to mortgage companies or their attorneys to save a client’s home from a foreclosure sale., • Manage both types of files for the attorney.We are looking for a Superstar. Don’t even consider responding to this ad unless:, • you are truly talented;, • you are a pleasure to deal with;, • you believe that you can be the best at almost anything you do and you can prove that;, • you enjoy developing a deep and meaningful rapport with clients;, • you are extremely customer-oriented;, • you have a burning desire to succeed;, • you are highly motivated;, • you have a never-say-die attitude; and, • you find ways to perform well, even in bad situationsThe Ideal Person:, • We firmly believe in hiring the RIGHT person for this job, not simply the person with the most credentials. The person we hire will know what it means to meet deadlines, work independently, and will restore our faith in the American work ethic. We like working with smart, motivated individuals who are eager to learn., • We would love to work with an experienced (5+ years) paralegal or mortgage processor who is motivated and has significant experience in one or more of the following areas of law: mortgage modification, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or real estate, but we are willing to teach the RIGHT person who has a year or two of experience as a paralegal or mortgage processor., • If you are interested in helping people save their homes through mortgage modification law or bankruptcy, are a quick learner, can follow clearly stated expectations, will follow the standards and procedures of John D’Amato PLLC, will conduct yourself in a professional manner, and clearly understand the difference between activity and accomplishment, then you should apply today! We would love to hear from you.What you can expect:, • Gentle, flexible hours and fast payment. Unlike full time mortgage processors or paralegals, you show up (or work from home), and do your work on a flexible schedule that you set. You will be free to enjoy life, making a difference and helping people. Isn’t that your ideal for a work-life balance?, • Low pressure and a low-stress environment. We believe this is an ideal position for someone who wants part-time work as a “retired” individual or someone who wants to raise a family and still work part-time., • Compensation: To be determined based upon the package you send us. We will pay hourly or on a fixed-fee basis. We would rather work with someone motivated to finish a task than to pay someone on an hourly basis. This means you will have the chance to make more money if you work harder.Please do not apply if:, • You are someone looking for full-time work, but cannot find it;, • you do not already understand: how to prepare a budget;, • you make excuses for your poor performance;, • you view firm clients as an inconvenience;, • you are not punctual;, • you were the student who needed mom or dad to remind you about completing your homework or your projects;, • you need a lot of direction and hands-on guidance;, • you are already set in your ways and are not willing to learn; and, • you prefer to put off until tomorrow what could be done today.This is not the job for you.