Legal Administrative Assistant - Morris James Delaware : Job Details

Legal Administrative Assistant – Medical Malpractice (Wilmington, DE)

Morris James LLP, a leading Delaware law firm, seeks a highly organized and detailoriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys specializing in medical malpractice cases. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with the general public. An understanding of medical terminology, patient care protocols, and malpractice litigation.

This position is full-time, non-exempt, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (with one hour lunch break each day.) Salary is commensurate with experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle calls from potential clients and complete client intakes; including conflicts of interest requests; acts as liaison between clients and attorneys
• Maintain and update case files and databases.
• Track deadlines, ensure timely submission of legal documents and filings.
• Coordinate medical record retrieval and review for cases.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and court dates.
• Prepare, file, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence with clients, experts, witnesses, and medical professionals.
• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and documents.
• Work with accounting team regarding billing clients, tracking time entries, and managing expenses related to cases.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and cloud-based filing systems
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in legal and medical documentation.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and manage sensitive or confidential information.
• Knowledge of medical malpractice law and relevant legal processes is highly desirable.
• Strong customer-service-oriented approach and positive, friendly attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of clients & professionals in person, by email, and telephone to provide information with tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a legal administrative assistant role, preferably in medical malpractice or personal injury law.
• Familiarity with iManage or similar document management system is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic, supportive, and experienced legal team
• Exposure to substantive cases and contribute to meaningful outcomes with the opportunity to make a significant impact.

At Morris James LLP, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where motivated professionals are empowered to excel and advance in their careers. We value teamwork, independent initiative, and professional development. If you thrive in a supportive team setting, are motivated to work autonomously, and demonstrate initiative and responsiveness, you may be a great fit for this position.

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