What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Labor and Employment position at Lippes Mathias LLP?
The Jacksonville office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment 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
- Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
- Provide other clerical support as needed
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant
- Experience with employment law or intellectual property (IP) a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Working knowledge of ProLaw 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 depends on experience: $22-$26/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 16 offices and nearly 210 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.lippes.com/careers
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
Salary : $22 - $26
