Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate Litigation (Floater)

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, a major Delaware law firm with a diverse business practice, is seeking a Floating Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate Litigation Group. The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) performs a variety of administrative support duties for our lawyers and delivers high-quality service to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. This position provides support to various attorneys in the Corporate Litigation practice.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Review and analyze briefs and motions in preparation for e-filing and service.
• Draft routine court documents for attorney review and approval.
• Prepare pleadings and other docketed material for service and filing, with particular emphasis on electronic filing of documents using the Delaware Court of Chancery’s system and related filing platforms.
• Maintain case files and manage document discovery.
• Update and manage attorney calendars with close attention and detail to court dates and other relevant case-related deadlines.
• Perform general administrative support functions as needed to support attorneys and clients and meet deadlines.
• Manage event invitations and guest lists.
• Assist attorneys with time entry.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines.
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs.
• Technologically savvy: able to quickly master various software programs (e.g., court filing software, law firm billing, and time-entry software, legal/business research platforms).
• Minimum three to five years of related experience.
• Full knowledge of filling in federal and Delaware state courts.
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable experience required.