Legal Practice Assistant: Entry‑Level Paralegal Support

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and year-end/disc

Comprehensive health care

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Learning and development

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks Legal Practice Assistants for multiple offices including Wilmington, DE. This entry-level role provides diversified administrative support within the Paralegal Services Department.

Attending the office five days a week is required through 2027, with potential adjustments thereafter. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and strong computer, research, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Entry-level position within Paralegal Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and court filing of pleadings and other court papers.
• Retrieve rules, regulations and company profiles as needed.
• Assist with document productions, transactions and closings.
• Prepare for interviews, depositions, hearings and client meetings.
• Perform non-legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other court-related websites.
• Update attorney and case/deal team binders.
• Organize and manage electronic and paper files.
• Maintain integrity of client files.
• Quality control of documents.
• Support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks Legal Practice Assistants for multiple offices including Wilmington, DE. This entry-level role provides diversified administrative support within the Paralegal Services Department.

Attending the office five days a week is required through 2027, with potential adjustments thereafter. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and strong computer, research, and organizational skills.