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Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Wilmington, Delaware, 19810, United States
Job Category: LAA
Requisition Number: LEGAL003999
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
Job Description:
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
Requirements and skills:
- 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
- Working knowledge of Litigation applications such as Legal Tracker, CompuLaw, or CounselLink would be advantageous
- 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
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize and willingness to learn. Candidates must also work efficiently under pressure while working in a fast pace and team environment.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE