Legal Administrative Assistant – Corporate Litigation

Potter Anderson • Wilmington, DE

14h

About The Position

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, a major Delaware law firm with a diverse business
practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate
Litigation Group.  The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) performs a variety
of administrative support duties for our lawyers and delivers high-quality
service to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity
and excellence. This position provides dedicated support to several attorneys in
the Corporate Litigation practice.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented and proactive
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs
• Technologically savvy: able to quickly master various software programs (e.g., court filing software, law firm billing, and time-entry software, legal/business research platforms)
• Minimum three to five years of related experience
• Full knowledge of filling in federal and Delaware state courts
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Review and analyze briefs and motions in preparation for e-filing and service
• Draft routine court documents for attorney review and approval
• Prepare pleadings and other docketed material for service and filing, with particular emphasis on electronic filing of documents using the Delaware Court of Chancery’s system and related filing platforms
• Maintain case files and manage document discovery
• Update and manage attorney calendars with close attention and detail to court dates and other relevant case-related deadlines
• Perform general administrative support functions as needed to support attorneys and clients and meet deadlines
• Manage event invitations and guest lists
• Assist attorneys with time entry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees