# Legal Assistant, Contested

**Company:** [Mandarich Law Group, LLP](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/qfJaZ3rKPJtYMqdEsbezRj.md)
**Location:** Williamsville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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## Description

**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”.