Legal Administrative Assistant - Bankruptcy

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, a major Delaware law firm with a diverse business practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our Bankruptcy Group. The 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 dedicated support to several attorneys in the Bankruptcy 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.


• 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 of three years of related experience. Bankruptcy experience preferred.


• Associates degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable experience required.