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, as well as contracts

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 and engagement letters 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 legal assistant  

Experience with commercial 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.  This is a good faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.

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/