Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 220 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 Jacksonville office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our real estate team.
Responsibilities will include :
- Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
- Assist in the formatting / drafting of legal documents
- Monitor and update attorney and non-attorney professional calendar(s)
- Create and maintain schedules for client meetings
- Edit documents, whether provided electronic edits or hand-written edits
- Maintain time entry for billable hours for attorneys
- Create / maintain electronic directories
- Prepare and send out transmittal letters
- Make travel arrangements
- Prepare and submit expense reports
- Save, print, scan, and file all transmittal documents on each file
- Perform general office duties as required
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have :
1-3 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Real Estate or Corporate law.Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentGood working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ProLawAccurate typing speed of 65+ wpmExperience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documentsAbility to complete projects with little directionKnowledge of local, state and federal court rulesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh accuracy rate and strong attention to detailAbility to maintain composure under pressureAbility to use discretion and handle confidential informationAbility to meet deadlines and produce high quality work productsSalary range DOE : $22.00-$25.00 / hour depending on experience
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 planHealth Savings Account (HSA)Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharingTerm Life and AD&DShort-term and long-term disabilityAdditional Voluntary benefits : Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plansEmployee Assistance Program including mental health supportLegal work discount programrecblid 6xkn9wv2ry1x07ql37vu1mby306p1g