Legal Assistant, Contested

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a leading debt collection law firm with offices located in multiple states. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant for our Williamsville, NY office.

This a full-time, In-office, non-exempt position. Base schedule is Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM, in-office.

Interested applicants: We require a completed employment applicant and resume.

What You'll Do:

• Following up on outstanding negotiations for Managing Attorney and Associate Attorney.
• Preparing settlement stipulations/mutual releases for attorney review on the contested file population.
• Contacting opposing counsel’s office upon receipt of an answer, discovery demands, motions, or other substantive filings to initiate settlement discussions where appropriate and as directed by attorney.
• Respond promptly to settlement offers and inquiries received from opposing counsel.
• Communicate settlement offers/responses within established settlement guidelines and authority.
• Follow up on outstanding offers, counteroffers, and pending settlement discussions as well as signed stipulations to prevent files from remaining inactive.
• File stipulation agreements with court.
• Prepare summary of settlement negotiations for court appearances.
• Respond to client inquiries concerning case and settlement discussion status.
• Maintain accurate records of settlement communications, offers, counteroffers, and negotiation status in JST.
• Provide back up support to the contested team (currently just 2 legal assistants) – covering PTO and backlogs.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Salary ($20-$23 per hour DOE)
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage; 401K plan with company match
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment”.