Legal Assistant – Litigation

Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and organized legal assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate would have a positive team player outlook and eagerness to learn new challenges. If you are looking to take your administrative skills to the next level, this could be the opportunity for you. You must be highly organized and extremely attentive to details—especially with proofreading your own and other’s written documents.

Responsibilities will include:

Manage attorney calendars

Recording attorney time and maintaining attorney emails

Create/maintain electronic file directories

Prepare memoranda for opening new matters

Assist in the formatting/drafting of legal documents

Set up meetings by conference call, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other platforms

Proofread correspondence and legal documents

Transcribe dictations

Prepare and send out transmittal letters

Perform general office duties as required

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant

Accurate typing speed of 60+ wpm required

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Reliable attendance

Experience with editing, proofreading, revising, and drafting documents

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information

Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work product

Have a pro-active mindset

Salary range depending on experience: $23-$28/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