Case Assistant - Restructuring

DLA Piper; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Case Assistant in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves assisting paralegals and attorneys with case files, document preparation, and administrative tasks, enhancing support within a legal environment.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring 1 year of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. As a key team member, you’ll be responsible for maintaining organized records and supporting legal processes effectively.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Experience in a law firm supporting paralegals or attorneys is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes document production for attorney review.
• Researches public records using public websites.
• Gathers cases and exhibits for briefs.
• Assists with preparing various documents.
• Prepares binders, closing books, and maintains files.
• Performs database research and data entry.

Skills

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary

As the Case Assistant – Restructuring you will assist the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining case files, preparing documents for production, organizing and maintaining case or other files, updating and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.

Location

This position is located in our Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Organizes document production for attorney review.
• Researches public records using public websites.
• Gathers cases and exhibits from files for incorporation into briefs.
• Assists with preparing a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
• Prepares binders, closing books, makes copies, enters data and maintains files.
• Performs database research and data entry.
• Obtains documents and other information from cities, municipalities or public agencies.
• Assists paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience. Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis. Excellent organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc. Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.