Legal Assistant, Contested
About The Position
Mandarich Law Group, LLP is recruiting a full-time, in-office, non-exempt Legal Assistant for its Williamsville, New York office. The position supports the contested team and focuses on settlement negotiations and related case administration. The base schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Legal Assistant follows up on negotiations for the Managing Attorney and Associate Attorney, prepares settlement stipulations and mutual releases for attorney review, communicates with opposing counsel and clients, files stipulation agreements with the court, and maintains accurate negotiation records in JST. The role also provides backup support to the contested team, including covering paid time off and backlogs. Prior law firm experience is preferred, and basic knowledge of civil litigation is noted.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of civil litigation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow up on outstanding negotiations for the Managing Attorney and Associate Attorney.
- Prepare settlement stipulations and mutual releases for attorney review on contested files.
- Contact opposing counsel’s office after receiving an answer, discovery demands, motions, or other substantive filings to initiate settlement discussions when appropriate and as directed by an attorney.
- Respond promptly to settlement offers and inquiries from opposing counsel.
- Communicate settlement offers and responses within established settlement guidelines and authority.
- Follow up on outstanding offers, counteroffers, pending settlement discussions, and signed stipulations to prevent files from remaining inactive.
- File stipulation agreements with the court.
- Prepare summaries of settlement negotiations for court appearances.
- Respond to client inquiries about case and settlement discussion status.
- Maintain accurate records of settlement communications, offers, counteroffers, and negotiation status in JST.
- Provide backup support to the contested team, including covering PTO and backlogs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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