Legal Assistant - Litigation

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1 and H2 friendly headings:

H1: Legal Assistant - Litigation (Jacksonville) - Lippes Mathias LLP

H2: About Lippes Mathias LLP

H2: Job Description

H2: Responsibilities

H2: Requirements

H2: Salary Information

H2: Benefits and Perks

H2: How to Apply

H2: About the Company

Legal Assistant - Litigation (Jacksonville) - Lippes Mathias LLP

Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Jacksonville, FL.

About Lippes Mathias LLP:

- Full-service law firm founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York
- 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys
- Unique culture focused on collegiality, collaboration, and support for employees
- Approach law differently by thinking ahead and around corners for clients
- Serve as business partners to clients, delivering answers to legal questions that advance their business outcomes

Job Description:

- Support the administrative functions of the litigation group
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as briefs and pleadings
- Create and maintain electronic filing systems for case materials and client records
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Prepare memoranda to open new matters
- Court filings, including federal, state, and local
- Assist with calendaring critical dates
- Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed

Responsibilities:

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- Experience with employment law a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Working knowledge of ProLaw or similar document management system
- Exemplary organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- Ability to multitask and complete projects with little direction
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products

Requirements:

- Salary range DOE: $20-$25/hour
- Pay range is a good faith estimate based on location, skill level, education, and experience
- Competitive pay and benefits for full-time employees

Salary Information:

- 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

Benefits and Perks:

- To apply, visit the company's recruiting website

How to Apply:

- Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys
- Unique culture focused on collegiality, collaboration, and support for employees
- Approach law differently by thinking ahead and around corners for clients
- Serve as business partners to clients, delivering answers to legal questions that advance their business outcomes

About the Company:

- Legal Assistant - Litigation (Jacksonville) - Lippes Mathias LLP
- Full-time position in Jacksonville, FL
- 2-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment preferred
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Apply through the company's recruiting website.

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Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans, Dental plan, Vision plan, Health Savings Account, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid time off, 401(k) with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing, Term Life and AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability, Additional Voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Legal work discount program

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Drafting, Formatting, Proofreading, Electronic Filing, Scheduling, Correspondence Handling, Document Management, Accounting, Multitasking, Confidentiality, Deadline Management

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Interested candidates can apply through the company's recruiting website.

Qualification and Experience At least 2-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment

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