Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP•Wilmington, DE

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Akerman LLP is recognized as one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers serving clients throughout the United States. As our Wilmington office continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice handling complex business and commercial disputes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on high-level matters while serving as a critical member of a collaborative and client-focused team. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of litigation legal support experience within a law firm environment.
Experience with electronic filings in state and federal courts.
Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology.
Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management technologies.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Legal Tracker, CompuLaw, CounselLink, or similar litigation support applications is a plus.
Delaware litigation experience, including Court of Chancery or federal court exposure, is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.
Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Create and maintain tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, and other complex document components.
Coordinate and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, filings, and logistical coordination.
Maintain attorney calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
Enter attorney time, process expense reports, and assist with billing-related activities.
Support conflicts checks, engagement letters, and new matter openings.
Maintain electronic and physical case files in a highly organized manner.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals to ensure exceptional client service.