Legal Assistant - Labor Relations

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22-$25 / hour

The Labor & Employment Practice Group at Lippes Mathias focuses on governmental relations / lobbying and represents public sector labor unions and other clients before the New York State Legislature, the Governors Office and State administrative agencies. We are seeking a self-starting candidate with superior organizational skills to support the partner-in-charge and several other attorneys in the practice group. The successful candidate will support the team in drafting and organizing legal documents.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare memoranda to open new matters
• 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
• Help track status expirations and renewals
• Proofread and edit documents as requested
• Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
• Maintain closed files
• Assist with calendaring critical dates
• Provide other clerical support as needed

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have :

Salary range DOE : $22-$25.00 / 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.

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. Youll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathiaswe 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 : https : / / www.lippescareers.com /

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

4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP / HSA qualified plans