Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP•Wilmington, DE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akerman is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Litigation Practice Group in our growing Wilmington, Delaware office. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work in the office at minimum three (3) days per week.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in litigation legal support
E-Filing experience within state, district, and appellate courts is required
Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court systems
Advanced technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PDF programs)
Strong organizational and outstanding time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Utilize good judgment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Litigation applications such as Legal Tracker, CompuLaw, or CounselLink would be advantageous
excellent interpersonal skills
ability to prioritize
willingness to learn
work efficiently under pressure while working in a fast pace and team environment

Responsibilities

Provide proactive administrative support to our attorneys and the litigation team.
Draft and edit correspondence, pleadings, discovery; prepare and format complex legal documents, including tables of contents, tables of authorities, and exhibits.
File documents with courts and administrative agencies using electronic filing systems.
Prepare for trials, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating with court personnel.
Maintain attorneys’ calendars; submit expense reports; submit time entries.
Assist with reviewing client proformas/prebills (Paperless Billing).
Prepare conflicts checks/drafting engagement letters/new matter openings.
Other responsibilities may include heavy caseload file maintenance and other various duties as assigned.