Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

Lippes Mathias LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Life/AD&D insurance

Parking at downtown locations

Job summary

Lippes Mathias LLP in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a proactive legal assistant to support attorneys in the Bankruptcy practice. You will draft, organize, and file documents, manage large document volumes, and schedule court hearings.

The role requires strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills, ProLaw or iManage familiarity, and 65+ wpm typing with high discretion. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree (preferred) or 5+ years’ experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or 5+ years’ legal assistant experience in bankruptcy.
• Experience in commercial litigation helps in daily tasks.
• ProLaw or iManage or similar systems experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Typing speed 65+ wpm with good accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including briefs and pleadings.
• Create and organize electronic and hard-copy files.
• Manage large volumes of documents and intake processes.
• Schedule court hearings, meetings, and appointments for attorneys.
• Handle correspondence via email, phone, and mail.
• Prepare memoranda and engagement letters for new matters.
• Perform court filings at Federal, State, and Local levels.
• Maintain calendars for critical deadlines.
• Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed.
• Provide additional clerical support as required.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Commercial litigation

65+ wpm typing

Strong communication

Highly organized

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

Tools

ProLaw

iManage

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for:

• A firm where your work is substantive, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported?
• A stable, people-focused workplace with long-tenured colleagues, accessible leadership, and a year-end bonus opportunity?
• Strong benefits from day one and a culture that respects your life outside the office?

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and organized legal assistant to join our West Palm Beach team and support attorneys in our Bankruptcy practice. 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.

What You'll Do

• Assisting with drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings, as well as contracts
• Create, organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files
• Intake, organization, and management of large volumes of documents
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail
• Prepare memoranda and engagement letters to open new matters
• Court Filings, including Federal, State and Local
• Calendaring and monitoring critical dates and deadlines
• Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
• Provide other clerical support as needed

What We're Looking For

• Associate's Degree Preferred or Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in bankruptcy
• Experience with commercial litigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Working knowledge of ProLaw, iManage or similar document management system a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well with others

Salary range: $24-$32/hour. This is a good faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Let Us Introduce Ourselves

Lippes Mathias is one of the nation's 200 largest law firms, with 400 professionals across 17 offices nationwide, including 230 attorneys. We've built a full-service business law practice with a national footprint and deep roots in each community we serve by investing in people who want to grow alongside the firm.

Joining our team means stepping into a culture that prioritizes accessible leadership, meaningful growth opportunities, and a work environment that respects your life outside the office. Support for our employees is something we take very seriously. In fact, "supportive" was the top word our employees used to describe our work environment on a recent anonymous survey.

We recognize that our firm would grind to a halt without the steadfast work of professionals like you, and that's why we've made it our commitment to cultivate and maintain an environment where you feel seen and supported. You'll work as a member of a team, not just for one.

If you're considering a move and wondering whether it's worth it, we'd like to make the case that it is. If you've been looking for a firm where the quality of the culture is surpassed only by the quality of the work, you may have found it.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We offer competitive pay, a year-end bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Paid parental leave
• Long-term disability (firm-paid)
• Life/AD&D insurance

For roles at our downtown locations, firm-arranged parking is available. We also keep the break room stocked with complimentary snacks and beverages.

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/