Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman-LL; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice handling complex business disputes. This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and offers collaboration with attorneys on high-level matters.

Responsibilities include drafting and finalizing legal documents, managing calendar deadlines, and coordinating electronic filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation legal support experience within 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.
• Strong proficiency with MS 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, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Create and maintain tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, and other complex document components.
• Coordinate and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, filings, and logistical coordination.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor critical 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 a highly organized manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals to ensure exceptional client service.

Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document management

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Litigation support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Legal Tracker

CompuLaw

CounselLink

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Category: LAA

Requisition Number: LEGAL004006

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

Founded in 1920, Akerman LLP is recognized as one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers serving clients throughout the United States.

As our Wilmington office continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a sophisticated litigation practice handling complex business and commercial disputes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on high-level matters while serving as a critical member of a collaborative and client-focused team.

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office.

What You’ll Do

• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Create and maintain tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, and other complex document components.
• Coordinate and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, filings, and logistical coordination.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor critical 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 a highly organized manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals to ensure exceptional client service.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation legal support experience within a law firm environment.
• 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.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management technologies.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Experience with Legal Tracker, CompuLaw, CounselLink, or similar litigation support applications is a plus.
• Delaware litigation experience, including Court of Chancery or federal court exposure, is highly valued.

Why Akerman

At Akerman, our Legal Administrative Assistants are trusted members of the litigation team who play a meaningful role in supporting sophisticated client matters. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE

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