Litigation Administrative Assistant at Morris James Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Litigation Administrative Assistant

Morris James LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant to join its Corporate/Commercial Litigation practice group in Wilmington DE, located at 500 Delaware Avenue. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of litigation and e-filing experience and must be a driven, detail-oriented self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment, handling a high volume of tasks.

The hours for this position are 9am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday, with some occasional overtime. This a full-time, non-exempt, position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):

• Prepare/format/edit/proofread legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, etc.
• Transcribe Dictation
• Handle electronic filings via File&ServeExpress CM/ECF
• Respond accurately and timely to client phone calls and emails
• Enter attorneys’ time and process billing
• Properly file documents into the electronic management system
• Prepare conflicts of interest requests
• Open and close files, proactively monitoring case statuses
• Assist with overflow work when schedule/workload permits
• Manage all client files with discretion
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Skills:

• Strong client-service-centered approach and positive attitude with a commitment to excellence
• Technical skills, including the ability to work with databases and case management software
• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to work independently as appropriate and as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of clients and professionals in person, via email and by telephone
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform well under the pressure of multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in writing, editing, and proofreading
• Integrity, client confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation and e-filing experience as a litigation administrative assistant
• Strong word processing skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Familiarity with Aderant Expert
• Professional appearance and friendly disposition

Morris James LLP is a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence receive the opportunity and support they need to be effective and grow as professionals. 

If you enjoy working as a team member, are motivated to work independently, and possess initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be a great fit for this position. In additional to providing an excellent work environment, we offer a competitive salary, medical/dental insurance, a 401(K) Plan, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more. 

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