Legal Assistant – Finance/Bankruptcy Transactions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Albany, NY

1d•$23 - $28

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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