Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates at Lippes Mathias Law Firm in Buffalo, NY
H2: Experienced Legal Assistant Wanted for Trust & Estates Department

Lippes Mathias Law Firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Trust & Estates department in Buffalo, NY. This is a full-time clerical position with a salary range of $20-$26 per hour, depending on experience.

Here are some key points to know about the position:

- Founded in 1965, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys.
- Our unique culture prioritizes collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees.
- We approach law differently by thinking ahead and around corners for our clients in various industries.
- As a business partner to our clients, we deliver the answers to their legal questions to advance their business outcomes.

Responsibilities for this position include preparing memoranda to open new matters, drafting and proofreading legal documents, and maintaining schedules for client meetings. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a trust & estates legal assistant, high proficiency in Microsoft Word, and working knowledge of document management systems like ProLaw.

In addition to competitive pay, full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with employer contributions, and paid time off. We also offer additional voluntary benefits such as life and disability insurance, as well as an employee assistance program that includes mental health support.

If you have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team at Lippes Mathias Law Firm and become a part of our collaborative and supportive culture!

Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Account, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, 401(k) with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, legal work discount program.

Legal drafting, document review, proofreading, scheduling, file management, billing, calendaring, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, ProLaw, communication, organization, attention to detail, multitasking, discretion, confidentiality, meeting deadlines, quality work.

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Qualification and Experience Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a Trust & Estates practice area.

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