Litigation Legal Assistant
- Wilmington, DE, United States
$90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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- English
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Original job description
Our client a National Law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Wilmington, Delaware with a wide range of corporate litigation and administrative duties.
Interested candidates with applicable experience should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys, helping manage day-to-day workflow across active matters.
- Draft, format, review, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery materials, letters, and related case correspondence.
- Assemble complex filings and supporting materials, including exhibits, tables of contents, and tables of authorities, with close attention to accuracy and presentation.
- Handle electronic filing submissions in state and federal courts and track related confirmations, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
- Support trial readiness by organizing case materials, coordinating exhibits and witness documents, and assisting with scheduling and logistics.
- Maintain attorney calendars, monitor court dates and filing deadlines, and help ensure timely follow-through on case activities.
- Record attorney time, prepare expense documentation, and assist with billing and matter administration tasks as needed.
- Assist with opening new matters, processing conflict checks, preparing engagement documentation, and maintaining well-organized electronic and paper files.
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and internal staff to deliver responsive, high-quality support throughout the litigation process.
- At least five years of corporate/commercial litigation support experience in a law firm setting.
- Hands-on experience with electronic court filings in both DE state and federal jurisdictions.
- Solid understanding of litigation practices, court procedures, and legal terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to support multiple attorneys while balancing shifting deadlines and priorities..
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Skills
- Litigation
- Administrative support
- Workflow
- Scheduling
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Court procedures
- Legal terminology