Case Assistant - Restructuring at DLA Piper LLP (US) — Wilmington, DE

Summary

As the Case Assistant – Restructuring you will assist the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining case files, preparing documents for production, organizing and maintaining case or other files, updating and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.

Location

This position is located in our Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Organizes document production for attorney review.
• Researches public records using public websites.
• Gathers cases and exhibits from files for incorporation into briefs.
• Assists with preparing a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
• Prepares binders, prepares closing books, makes copies, enters data and maintains files.
• Performs database research and data entry.
• Obtains documents and other information from cities, municipalities or public agencies.
• Assists paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

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