Legal Assistant - Banking and Finance

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 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: https://www.lippes.com/careers

The Banking and Financial Transactions Practice Group at Lippes Mathias is a comprehensive and experienced legal team, aggregating bank and borrower-side expertise and providing an invaluable tool for lenders and borrowers alike. We are seeking a self-starting candidate with superior organizational skills to support four attorneys in the practice group in a high-profile position with significant client contact. The successful candidate will support the team in drafting and organizing legal documents and will be involved with all aspects of commercial loan transactions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create initial drafts of ancillary loan documents for attorney review
• Organize due diligence in preparation for transaction closings
• Prepare final documents for closing and interface with clients to coordinate closings
• Prepare memoranda to open new matters
• Create and maintain electronic directories
• Maintain and organize physical files
• Prepare and send out transmittal letters to banks and others
• Save, print, and file document submissions
• Prepare delivery requests as needed
• Prepare closing binders for completed transactions
• Redact and edit documents as requested
• Copy and collate packages for loan closings
• Maintain closed files, log, and follow up on post-closing items
• Maintain Outlook calendars and schedule appointments
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Provide other clerical support as needed

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:

• Minimum 1-year commercial loan transaction and/or law firm environment experience
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• General office and computer experience
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Reliable attendance record
• Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction,
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information,
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products,
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Salary range DOE: $20-24/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.

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 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