Legal Assistant - Litigation

Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and organized legal assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate would have a positive team player outlook and eagerness to learn new challenges. If you are looking to take your administrative skills to the next level, this could be the opportunity for you. You must be highly organized and extremely attentive to details-especially with proofreading your own and other's written documents.Responsibilities will include:Manage attorney calendarsRecording attorney time and maintaining attorney emailsCreate/maintain electronic file directoriesPrepare memoranda for opening new mattersAssist in the formatting/drafting of legal documentsSet up meetings by conference call, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other platformsProofread correspondence and legal documentsTranscribe dictationsPrepare and send out transmittal lettersPerform general office duties as requiredOur ideal Legal Assistant will have:At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistantAccurate typing speed of 60+ wpm requiredStrong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsReliable attendanceExperience with editing, proofreading, revising, and drafting documentsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to use discretion and handle confidential informationAbility to meet deadlines and produce high quality work productHave a pro-active mindsetSalary range depending on experience: $23-$28/hourThe 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.Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 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. To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: 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 plansDental 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 program

Created: 2026-04-02