Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 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. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we 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.

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The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the team in drafting and reviewing letters, exhibits and legal documents, and will be key to supporting the administrative functions of the group. The ideal candidate is highly organized, quick to learn and has strong proofreading skills.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare memoranda to open new matters
• Assist in the drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents including estate planning documents
• Create and maintain schedules for client meetings
• Create, maintain and organize electronic and hard copy files
• Prepare transmittal cover letters
• Save, print and file document submissions
• Prepare and track delivery requests as needed
• Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
• Maintain closed files
• Assist with calendaring critical dates

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

• A minimum 3 years of experience as a trust & estates legal assistant

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ProLaw or similar document management systems
• Experience with editing, revising and drafting legal documents
• Exemplary organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• Ability to multitask 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

Salary range DOE: $20-$26/hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following 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