Legal Assistant - Settlement & Litigation Support (In-Office)

Mandarich-Law-Group,-LLP; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mandarich Law Group, LLP in Williamsville, NY is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our in-office team. The position follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and is non-exempt.

Please submit a completed employment application and resume. Responsibilities include following up on negotiations for managing and associate attorneys, preparing settlement stipulations, contacting opposing counsel, and maintaining settlement records.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on negotiations for Managing Attorney and Associate Attorney.
• Prepare settlement stipulations/mutual releases for attorney review on contested files.
• Contact opposing counsel after filings to initiate settlement discussions as directed by attorney.
• Respond promptly to settlement offers and inquiries from opposing counsel.
• Communicate settlement offers/responses within established guidelines and authority.
• Follow up on offers, counteroffers, and pending settlement discussions and on signed stipulations.
• File stipulation agreements with court.
• Prepare summaries of settlement negotiations for court appearances.
• Respond to client inquiries concerning case and settlement status.
• Maintain accurate records of settlement communications in JST.
• Provide backup support to the contested team (2 legal assistants) covering PTO and backlogs.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Mandarich Law Group, LLP in Williamsville, NY is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our in-office team. The position follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and is non-exempt.

Please submit a completed employment application and resume. Responsibilities include following up on negotiations for managing and associate attorneys, preparing settlement stipulations, contacting opposing counsel, and maintaining settlement records.