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”.