Legal Assistant - Banking & Finance

The Banking and Financial Transactions Practice Group at Lippes Mathias LLP is a comprehensive and experienced legal team, aggregating bank and borrower-side expertise and providing an invaluable tool for lenders and borrowers alike.

We are seeking a self-starting candidate with superior organizational skills to support several attorneys in the practice group in a high-profile position with significant client contact. The successful candidate will support the team in drafting and organizing legal documents and will be involved with all aspects of commercial loan transactions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Create initial drafts of ancillary loan documents for attorney review

Organize due diligence in preparation for transaction closings

Prepare final documents for closing and interface with clients to coordinate closings

Prepare memoranda to open new matters

Create and maintain electronic directories

Maintain and organize physical files

Prepare and send out transmittal letters to banks and others

Save, print and file document submissions

Prepare delivery requests as needed

Prepare closing binders for completed transactions

Redact and edit documents as requested

Copy and collate packages for loan closings

Maintain closed files, log and follow up on post-closing items

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

Preferably one year minimum experience in a law firm

Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Reliable attendance record

Experience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction

Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information

Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Salary range depending on experience:  $20-$24/hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.  

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans

Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)

Vision plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave

401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing

Term Life and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans

Employee Assistance Program including mental health support

Legal work discount program