Legal Practice Assistant

Adams & Martin Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Practice Assistant to join their Wilmington team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities include filing court documents, providing administrative support to attorneys, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and proficiency in legal technology. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the legal process and client satisfaction. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an administrative or legal assistant, preferably in bankruptcy law.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• File court documents in Delaware Bankruptcy courts and support attorneys.
• Handle client communications and manage scheduling and billing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Typing Skills (75+ wpm)

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Pro

PDF Docs4

Docusign

iManage DeskSite

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Practice Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Wilmington, DE

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Legal Practice Assistant to join our team in Wilmington, DE. This is an excellent full-time opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple tasks efficiently, and enjoys taking initiative. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while interacting with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• File various court documents in the Delaware Bankruptcy courts.
• Provide administrative support to paralegals and attorneys.
• Handle client phone calls, schedule appointments, and organize events.
• Communicate with clients regarding appointments and case-related matters.
• Process attorney daily time summaries, expense reports, check requests, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and calendar meetings, hearings, court dates, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and other client-related tasks.
• Assist with client billing using internal systems.
• Draft correspondence to clients and judiciary.
• Sort and distribute incoming communications.
• Proofread work for content and context.
• Manage vendor invoices and follow up as needed.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and paper client and office files.
• Prepare new client and matter forms and handle file closings.
• Assist with paralegal functions when needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience as an administrative assistant or legal assistant, preferably in bankruptcy law and general litigation.
• Typing skills of 75+ words per minute.
• Delaware Bankruptcy court filing experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and legal software such as Adobe Pro, PDF Docs4, and Docusign.
• Experience with document management programs (iManage DeskSite preferred).
• Familiar with processing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff.

About You:
You are a proactive and highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. You are confident in handling multiple priorities and are comfortable working independently and as part of a team. You bring a strong attention to detail, advanced document processing skills, and proficiency in legal technology to your role.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome candidates who are returning to the workforce and value the experience that they bring. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.