Legal Practice Assistant – Delaware Office

Salary: $70,000 – $105,000 annually

COMPANY BACKGROUND

A prominent mid-Atlantic law firm with multiple office locations, including a well-established presence in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is recognized for its deep bench of legal talent and longstanding commitment to client service across a range of practice areas, including bankruptcy, litigation, corporate law, and more. The Firm fosters a professional and collaborative environment that values precision, integrity, and excellence in legal practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Wilmington, DE office of our Client is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) with a minimum of 3 years of legal experience to support attorneys, associates, and paralegals primarily in the Bankruptcy and Corporate/Commercial Litigation practice areas. The LPA will be responsible for document preparation, case management, and administrative support to ensure smooth legal operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review, edit, and electronically file pleadings and court documents.
• Support attorneys with ongoing case management and litigation projects.
• Maintain accurate case calendars and monitor deadlines.
• Organize and update physical and electronic case files.
• Provide occasional backup coverage at the reception desk as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of experience in a legal administrative or legal assistant role.
• Prior exposure to Bankruptcy and Corporate/Commercial Litigation preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing tools.
• Familiarity with iManage, PowerPoint, and electronic court filing systems (Federal and State) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.