Legal Assistant - In Rem Lien Foreclosure

Lippes Mathias LLP•Buffalo, NY

45d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The tax enforcement litigation group handles over a thousand In Rem tax lien foreclosure proceedings each year. The process is extremely complex – requiring staff to be focused on organization and attention to detail. Our tax enforcement litigation group prepares, files, and serves necessary legal documents as well as engages in any necessary motion practice and/or litigation when necessary, coordinates auctions of properties, handles creditor advocacy in bankruptcy, and effectuates real estate closings on the properties sold at auction. Our firm also monitors, tracks, and processes the high volume of actions, papers and inquiries associated with an In Rem proceeding and other tax enforcement matters. To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/

Requirements

At least 1-year experience as a Legal Assistant
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
Experience with drafting, editing, and revising of legal documents
Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
Reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

Experience with document management systems such as ProLaw

Responsibilities

Answer a large volume of phone calls
Review correspondence
Track returned mailings
Review title searches
Input data
Mail merging and stuffing envelopes for large mailings
Compile of motions.
Review pacer for bankruptcy filings
Client communication
Manage and maintain closing checklists for sales transactions
Maintain electronic tracking systems of department matters
Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
Create/maintain electronic directories
Prepare, send out, and file copies of transmittal letters
Save, print, and file submissions
Delivery Requests when necessary
Redact and edit documents
Copy and collate closing packages for real estate closings
Maintain closed files, review and follow up on necessary items in order to close files
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