What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Bankruptcy position at Potter Anderson?
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.