Legal Assistant

Lippes Mathias LLP • Buffalo, NY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with superior organizational skills to support multiple attorneys in a position with significant client contact. The successful candidate will support the team in drafting and organizing legal documents and maintaining files.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a transactional or business law environment
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• Proficiency in Office365, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare memoranda to open new matters
• Create and maintain electronic directories and physical files
• Drafts documents for attorney review, redact, edit, and proofread documents as requested
• Prepare and send out correspondence
• Communicate with clients surrounding scheduling and status updates
• Save, print, and file document submissions
• Maintain close files and follow up on outstanding items
• Maintain Outlook calendars and schedule appointments
• Coordinate travel arrangements as needed
• Provide other administrative and clerical support as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Year-end bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Paid parental leave
• Long-term disability (firm-paid)
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Firm-arranged parking is available for roles at our downtown locations
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree