Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP • Wilmington, DE

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Akerman is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Litigation Practice Group in their growing Wilmington, Delaware office. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. The role involves providing proactive administrative support to attorneys and the litigation team, drafting and editing legal documents, filing with courts, preparing for trials, managing attorney calendars, submitting expense reports and time entries, assisting with client proformas, and preparing conflicts checks and engagement letters. Other duties may include heavy caseload file maintenance and various other tasks as assigned.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while working in a fast-paced and team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Litigation applications such as Legal Tracker, CompuLaw, or CounselLink would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and the litigation team.
• Draft and edit correspondence, pleadings, and 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.
• Heavy caseload file maintenance.
• Other various duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed