Position: Paralegal

Firm: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC

Location: Buffalo, NY

About Us: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is a fully integrated law firm providing comprehensive legal services at the intersection of business and law. Our Environmental and Project Development & Land Use practices support clients navigating regulatory approvals, environmental review processes, zoning, permitting, and related litigation. We are committed to delivering strategic, high-quality legal solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with 10+ years of experience to support our Environmental and Project Development & Land Use practices. This role blends substantive paralegal work with high-level case management. The ideal candidate will not only assist with research, documentation, and regulatory processes, but will also play a critical role in organizing and managing active matters—ensuring deadlines are met, cases remain on track, and the supervising attorney is fully supported. We are looking for a proactive professional who anticipates needs, takes ownership of case progress, and serves as a central point of coordination for projects and litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with land use and zoning matters, including preparation of application materials and coordination of submissions.
• Support SEQR/NEPA processes by assembling environmental review documentation and exhibits.
• Conduct zoning research, public record searches, investigations, and agency file reviews.
• Review reports and compile permitting documentation for project development and environmental due diligence.
• Prepare letters of intent, exhibits, transactional binders, and project-related correspondence.
• Provide litigation support, including discovery assistance and preparation of motion and brief binders.
• Assist with commercial real estate matters related to development projects.
• Maintain and organize case files for active matters.
• Track deadlines, regulatory milestones, court dates, and hearing schedules.
• Proactively communicate with the supervising attorney regarding upcoming deadlines and outstanding items.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, consultants, and clients to facilitate document exchange and workflow.
• Anticipate next steps in matters and help drive cases forward.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in environmental, land use, real estate, municipal, regulatory, or litigation practice areas.
• Strong research and document management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Highly proactive with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Compensation

$26.00 – $32.00 per hour, based on skillset and experience.

Benefits

Our generous benefits package includes paid time off in addition to paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with Firm contribution, potential for 401 profit sharing, short and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, ID protection insurance, employee/spouse/child insurance, and opportunity for a year-end performance bonus.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume to careers@rupppfalzgraf.com.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or domestic violence victim status.