Legal Assistant - Real Estate
About The Position
Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Assistant to join our West Palm Beach office. This role is essential to supporting the administrative and operational needs of our legal team. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative environment. To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/ 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
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients
- Typing speed of 65+ WPM with high accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
Nice To Haves
- Background in real estate, finance, or title company work preferred
- Familiarity with document management systems, iManage is a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail
- Organize and maintain both electronic and physical filing systems
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail
- Prepare memoranda to open new legal matters
- Record documents in public records across Florida counties
- Occasionally file documents using the Florida State E-Filing Court system
- Maintain and monitor critical dates and deadlines using calendaring tools
- Assist with billing and expense reporting
- Provide general clerical and administrative support as needed
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options through Highmark BCBS (including HDHP/HSA plans)
- Dental and vision coverage (including orthodontics)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 401(k) with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing
- Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 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
