Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $24- $28/hour
Lippes Mathias is seeking a determined, hard-working candidate with superior organizational skills to support the several attorneys in the Syracuse office.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange meeting logistics for multiple attorneys
- Create, maintain, and organize electronic files
- Prepare transmittal cover letters and client emails
- Save, print, and file document submissions
- Proofread and edit lengthy documents
- Review attorneys monthly invoices for accuracy
- Interact comfortably and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Prepare firm memoranda to open new matters
- Court Filings, including Federal, State and Local
- Assisting with drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings
- Word processing
- Provide other clerical support as needed
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a legal assistant
- Naturally upbeat, cheerful, team-focused attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and top notch organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
- Desire to foster positive, collegial relationships with peers and co-workers
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Experience with a case management software such as ProLaw or iManage
- Experience with eSignature software such as Docusign
- Experience in anticipating teams support needs and executing without being asked
- General office and computer experience
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Reliable attendance record
- Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work product
Salary range: $24 - $28/hour. This is a good faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firms 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.
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. Youll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathiaswe 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/