Case Assistant - Restructuring

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. 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 Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database experience. Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys, and clients on a regular basis. Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc. Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree. Minimum Years of Experience 1 year of demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience Litigation experience preferred. Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: 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 rea