Lippes Mathias LLP · 3 days ago
Legal Assistant – Finance/Bankruptcy Transactions
Albany, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $28/hr
3+ years expLippes Mathias LLP is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and organized legal assistant to join their team. The role involves managing attorney calendars, maintaining electronic file directories, and assisting in the drafting of legal documents.
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Responsibilities
Manage attorney calendars
Recording attorney time and maintaining attorney emails
Create/maintain electronic file directories
Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
Assist in the formatting/drafting of legal documents
Set up meetings by conference call, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other platforms
Proofread correspondence and legal documents
Transcribe dictations
Prepare and send out transmittal letters
Perform general office duties as required
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant
Accurate typing speed of 60+ wpm required
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Reliable attendance
Experience with editing, proofreading, revising, and drafting documents
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work product
Have a pro-active mindset
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 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.
201-500 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Partner
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