Legal Assistant - Litigation

The West Palm Beach office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be key to supporting the administrative functions of the group. 

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings

Create, organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files

Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys

Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail

Prepare memoranda to open new matters

Court Filings, including Federal, State and Local

Calendaring and monitoring critical dates and deadlines

Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed

Provide other clerical support as needed

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a commercial litigation legal assistant 

Experience with litigation 

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Working knowledge of ProLaw, iManage or similar document management system a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm

Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information

Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to work well with others

Salary range dependent on experience: $54,000 - $65,000 annually

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 16 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