What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A.?
Job Description:
Elzufon Austin & Mondell, P.A., a well-established defense firm, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Workers’ Compensation Department. This full-time, on-site position is based in Wilmington, DE, and involves working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting attorneys in all aspects of case management and litigation.
Qualifications
- Accurately type 75 WPM with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly dependable, punctual, and able to meet strict deadlines consistently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented, including outstanding proofreading and document review abilities.
- Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and comfortable learning new software tools.
- Prior experience with administrative or secretarial duties is a plus but not required.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines and complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage scheduling and coordinate appointments, hearings, and meetings for attorneys.
- Serve as point of contact with the Industrial Accident Board, Delaware courts, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, and third-party vendors.
- Prepare, draft, review, and file legal documents in support of litigation and case management.
- Handle legal correspondence, including mailing, tracking, and maintaining organized internal filing systems.
- Maintain and manage attorneys’ daily calendars, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met.
- Transcribe legal correspondence, memos, and other documents accurately and efficiently.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus opportunities
Application Instructions
Please submit a copy of your resume via email to our office manager (jswank@elzufon.com).
- Elzufon Austin & Mondell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, gender or gender identification, age, disability or any other protected class characteristic.