Legal Assistant

About us

Leading Real Estate Law Firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team! We are a professional, customer-centric and fast paced firm. If you are a motivated self-starter, able to complete tasks with limited supervision, this is the opportunity for you.

Successful Legal Assistants will be detail-oriented, possess good judgment and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Competitive candidates will exhibit excellent time management skills and a high degree of attention to detail.

Duties:
- Assist Attorneys and Paralegals in preparing legal documents
- Organize and maintain client files and document management systems
- Prepare and file legal correspondence
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Prioritize client matters and adapt to sudden changes while remaining diligent

- Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating status

- Provide administrative support to Attorneys and Paralegals, such as answering phones
and managing emails
- Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently

- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively

Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role preferred
- Proficient in using document management systems, legal software, and various MS
Office programs
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Strong administrative skills, including data entry and phone etiquette
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and meet multiple,
overlapping deadlines

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience have you had working in a law office?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19808 (Required)

Work Location: In person