Legal Administrative Assistant - General Litigation

Legal Administrative Assistant - General Litigation

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, a major Delaware law firm with a diverse business practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our General Litigation Group. The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) performs a variety of administrative support duties for our lawyers and delivers high-quality service to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. This position provides dedicated support to several attorneys in the General Litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, with extensive experience filing in both Superior Court and District Court, and a strong understanding of court rules and procedures. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle a high volume of detailed filings each day with precision and efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with highly engaged, fast-paced partners and must be comfortable managing shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and complex litigation support needs. Strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Review and analyze briefs and motions in preparation for e-filing and service.
• Draft routine court documents for attorney review and approval.
• Run informational conflict reports throughout the day.
• Prepare pleadings and other docketed material for service and filing, including electronic filings with various Delaware courts and their related filing platforms.
• Maintain case files and manage document discovery.
• Update and manage attorney calendars with close attention and detail to court dates and other relevant case-related deadlines.
• Perform general administrative support functions as needed to support attorneys and clients and meet deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal administrative assistant experience.
• Extensive experience with Superior Court and District Court filings.
• Strong knowledge of Delaware court rules and procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Superior technology skills: able to quickly master various software programs (Word, Excel, document management (iManage), timekeeping, various court filing systems).
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

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