Legal Assistant at Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Wilmington, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Assistance, Document Production, Court Filings, Calendar Management, Communication, Confidentiality, Organization, Litigation, Writing, Discovery, Client Interaction, Time Management, Legal Terminology, Administrative Tasks, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail

Industry

Legal Services

Description

The Wilmington, Delaware office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. Our Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team! Job Responsibilities: Assists with administrative tasks to contribute to efficient office operations. Assists with complex document production, such as drafting pleadings and correspondence. Prepares court filings and files with various courts (traditional and e-filings). Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently. Communicates with court staff regarding various issues. Maintains calendars for assigned attorneys. Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines. Schedule local and out-of-town depositions and mediations. Scans and uploads documents to document management system and creates master’s for new files. Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others. Qualifications: Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a related field. Litigation experience preferred. Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, while supporting multiple attorneys. Ability to analyze legal documents, ensuring accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology. Why KD? Recognized by U.S News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms” Competitive compensation packages Uncapped opportunities for career advancement and professional development Team-first culture with open communication and support Frequent team-building events that foster connection and community A wide range of comprehensive health benefits All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will assist with administrative tasks, complex document production, and court filings. They will also maintain calendars for attorneys and prepare trial memorandums.