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Lippes Mathias LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant - Banking & Finance

Buffalo, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$39K/yr - $47K/yr

1+ years exp

Lippes Mathias LLP is a full-service law firm based in Buffalo, New York, seeking a Legal Assistant for their Banking and Financial Transactions Practice Group. The role involves supporting attorneys by drafting legal documents, organizing due diligence, and coordinating client interactions during commercial loan transactions.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create initial drafts of ancillary loan documents for attorney review

Organize due diligence in preparation for transaction closings

Prepare final documents for closing and interface with clients to coordinate closings

Prepare memoranda to open new matters

Create and maintain electronic directories

Maintain and organize physical files

Prepare and send out transmittal letters to banks and others

Save, print and file document submissions

Prepare delivery requests as needed

Prepare closing binders for completed transactions

Redact and edit documents as requested

Copy and collate packages for loan closings

Maintain closed files, log and follow up on post-closing items

Qualification

Legal document draftingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTyping speed 65+ wpmMulti-taskCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailDiscretion with confidential information

Preferred

Preferably one year minimum experience in a law firm

Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Reliable attendance record

Experience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction

Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information

Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

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

Company

Lippes Mathias LLP

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with nearly 220 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Founded in 1965

Buffalo, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.lippes.com/

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