Legal Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
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. Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 16 offices and nearly 220 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/ 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
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a commercial litigation legal assistant
- Experience with litigation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of ProLaw, iManage or similar document management system a plus
Responsibilities
- 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 and deadlines
- Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
- Provide other clerical support as needed
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
