Hybrid Litigation Administrative Assistant — Complex Disputes

Akerman LLP; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Akerman LLP, a premier national law firm, seeks a seasoned Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice in Wilmington, DE. The role offers close collaboration with attorneys on high‑level matters within a collaborative, client‑focused team.

This hybrid position requires a minimum of three in-office days per week and involves managing calendars, filings, and billing activities for multiple attorneys across complex matters.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Experience with electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and Acrobat; familiarity with 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 documents.
• Create and maintain tables of contents, authorities, exhibits, and complex document components.
• 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-related activities.
• Support conflicts checks, engagement letters, and new matter openings.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files in an organized manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and professionals to ensure excellent client service.

Skills

Litigation support

Electronic filings

Court procedures

Multi-attorney support

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

Akerman LLP, a premier national law firm, seeks a seasoned Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice in Wilmington, DE. The role offers close collaboration with attorneys on high‑level matters within a collaborative, client‑focused team.

This hybrid position requires a minimum of three in-office days per week and involves managing calendars, filings, and billing activities for multiple attorneys across complex matters.