Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

In search of self-motivated, detail-oriented and professional legal assistant/Law Clerk in a Wilmington, Delaware law firm. Ideally looking for a law student enrolled in night school who can work during the day.

Company Description:

Dalton & Associates, P.A. has been representing victims of negligence since 1987. Our firm has been responsible for the largest verdicts in both medical malpractice and automobile accident litigation in the State’s history. Our practice areas include medical malpractice, personal injury, commercial and business litigation, product liability, wrongful death, and sexual abuse.

Dalton & Associates is located in Wilmington, Delaware and represents clients statewide. We also practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.

Our practice is limited in the number of clients that we are willing to represent at any one time. We have a firm commitment to represent each client fully and capably. Our practice is not based on volume but rather limiting the number of clients to those that we can fully and fairly represent.

Dalton & Associates is a well-established law firm with a small staff that offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and free parking.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Act as client liaison and communicate with clients, experts, Court personnel, medical offices, and opposing counsel and staff.
• Screen, triage, and handle incoming calls
• Scan and file documents in both digital and physical form
• Manage the closing and storage of old case files
• Case filings and attention to service of process on opposing parties
• Detailed management of attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Maintain and organize files, including organizing data such as medical records and bills.
• Obtain case-related documents and information through various sources.
• Legal research and drafting of discovery

Desired Skills and Expertise:

· College degree and/or paralegal certification preferred. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career as an attorney. Students currently enrolled in a law school evening program are encouraged to apply.

· Preference will be given to candidates with 2 – 5 years of related experience

· Impeccable organizational skills.

· Sound judgment and analytical skills with the ability to work independently.

· Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the company.

· Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize assignments, and consistently meet deadlines.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the legal field or related office experience. College graduates preferred.