Mandarich Law Group

Represents creditors in debt collection cases

Legal Assistant - Contested

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeWilliamsville, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Prior law firm experience is preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of civil litigation is required.

Responsibilities

Follow up on outstanding negotiations for the managing attorney and associate attorney.
Prepare settlement stipulations and mutual releases for attorney review for contested files.
Contact 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 an attorney.
Respond promptly to settlement offers and inquiries received from opposing counsel.
Communicate settlement offers and responses within established settlement guidelines and authority.
Follow up on outstanding offers, counteroffers, pending settlement discussions, and signed stipulations to prevent files from remaining inactive.
File stipulation agreements with the court.
Prepare summaries 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 backup support to the contested team, covering paid time off and backlogs.

Desired Qualifications

Prior law firm experience.

Legal Assistant, Contested

Mandarich Law Group, LLP · Williamsville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

Workplace: on_site

Department: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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”.

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About the Company

Mandarich Law Group

Represents creditors in debt collection cases

Mandarich Law Group represents creditors seeking repayment of consumer and commercial debt. The firm works with borrowers to negotiate settlements and payment plans, while its attorneys handle cases that proceed through the courts. Its practice covers the collection process before a lawsuit, during litigation and after a judgment, with the steps used depending on the account and applicable state law. Borrowers can review accounts and submit payments online or contact representatives by phone, and the firm acts for creditor clients rather than giving legal advice to consumers. Founded in 2009, Mandarich Law Group is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2009

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