What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Juno Search Partners?
Our client, a major Delaware law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Corporate Litigation Group. The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) performs a variety of administrative support duties for the lawyers and delivers high-quality service to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. This position provides dedicated support to several attorneys in the Corporate Litigation practice.
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
Qualifications
- At least one year in the legal space
- 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)
- Full knowledge of filling in federal and Delaware state courts
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable experience required
Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.
