Job Details
Qualifications
- Analysis skills
- Bankruptcy
- Lexis-Nexis
- Operating systems
- Research
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Job Description
Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm, is currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Wilmington, DE office. Within this position, you will be responsible for assisting Litigation and Labor & Employment attorneys and case teams in all phases and aspects of their work. This position will be based in our Wilmington office and, after 90 days, has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Candidates must possess 7-10+ years of successful administrative support working as a legal administrative assistant or legal secretary, specializing in litigation.
Candidates must have law firm experience and be technology proficient (Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.) with strong attention to detail and ability to turn work around in an efficient manner with minimal errors, experience with maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings, strong communication skills and ability to manage the attorney assignment with a proactive approach balancing the needs of all.
Job Responsibilities:
Assists with preparation of and filing/serving of court documents by mail or electronically via File & ServeXpress and PACER CM/ECF.
Proofreads and reviews motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing.
Drafts court papers including one-page motions, proposed orders, certificates of service, entries of appearance, transmittal affidavits, letters, verifications to complaints, as well as correspondence and memos.
Ensures that all Litigation case files are maintained within Department-approved protocols and case management systems and seeks to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic and paper files.
Creates and organizes materials for hearings, such as casebooks and briefing binders.
Manage calendars, organize and schedule external and internal meetings, teleconferences, maintain diary for court dates and follow-up.
Open, maintain and close client files.
Handle client contact, both via phone, email, and in-person.
Maintain attorney credit card reconciliations, time entry, and other internal procedures.
Assist attorneys in managing and calendaring annual CLE requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
Skills and Qualifications:
Prior experience with commercial litigation, labor and employment. Bankruptcy legal support is a plus.
Working knowledge of Delaware Court of Chancery, Supreme and Superior courts rules and procedures and Federal Court rules and procedures.
Demonstrated ability with complex court filings, in both paper and electronic (e-filing) formats.
Previous support throughout all phases of discovery, including document review, production and depositions. Experience with electronic discovery platforms is preferred.
Proactive work style and analytical skills: able to read, research, review, verify and route correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
Strong production skills with ability to produce accurate work product when formatting documents, inputting data, editing, copying, scanning and transmitting text, data and graphics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in grammar and spelling.
Excellent client service skills with proven record of building effective relationships with both internal and external clients.
Ability to fluently navigate various electronic databases and document management systems.
Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe), Internet research skills, and document management systems, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other court-related websites.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Demonstrates close attention to detail.
Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the United States. Offit Kurman offers a collegial, comfortable, and professional work environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits, to include Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching. We are a proud EEO employer and we are committed to a diverse workforce.
**This role is NOT open to agency submissions at this time.