Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates

Lippes Mathias is seeking a determined, hard-working legal assistant with superior organizational and problem-solving skills to support several attorneys in the practice group.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Dictation
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange meeting logistics
• Create, maintain, and organize electronic files
• Prepare transmittal cover letters and client emails
• Save, print, and file document submissions
• Help project track status expirations and renewals
• Proofread and edit lengthy documents 
• Interact comfortably and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Prepare firm memoranda to open new matters
• Provide other clerical support as needed

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

• 1-3 years minimum experience as a Legal Assistant 
• Experience with dictation
• Accurate typing skills at 60-90 wpm
• High level of proficiency with proofreading documents
• Naturally upbeat, cheerful, positive, team-focused attitude
• High level of problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and top notch organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
• Desire to foster positive, collegial relationships with peers and co-workers
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in anticipating team’s support needs and executing without being asked
• General office and computer experience
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Reliable attendance record
• Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work product
• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate

Salary range DOE: $20-$26.00/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 over 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 : $20 - $26