Experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant - Hybrid

Akerman LLP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice in Wilmington. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, coordinating filings, managing attorney calendars, and ensuring seamless client service.

This position is hybrid, with in-office days required, and offers opportunities to engage closely with attorneys on high-level matters. Candidates should have at least five years of litigation support experience, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation legal support experience within a law firm environment.
• Experience with electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Create and maintain tables of contents, authorities, and exhibits for complex documents.
• Coordinate and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation including organizing exhibits and witness materials.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor deadlines.
• Enter attorney time, process expense reports, and assist with billing.
• Support conflicts checks and new matter openings.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure excellent client service.

Skills

Litigation support

Electronic filings

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document management

Time management

Prioritization

Tools

Legal Tracker

CompuLaw

CounselLink

Job description

Akerman LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice in Wilmington. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, coordinating filings, managing attorney calendars, and ensuring seamless client service.

This position is hybrid, with in-office days required, and offers opportunities to engage closely with attorneys on high-level matters. Candidates should have at least five years of litigation support experience, strong