Legal Administrator

Description

Prominent, Wilmington Delaware client seeks a Legal Administrator with proven real estate law expertise, who can provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to attorneys and legal staff. This role ensures the smooth functioning of legal department activities such as financial management, human resources, account reconciliations, vendor management, oversight of office workflow, review of settlement statements, communication coordination, budgeting & forecasting, records maintenance, case management, and processing of accounts receivables.

The ideal candidate should have operational/strategic planning expertise, payroll & benefits experience and know of federal state, and local employment laws.

What you get to do everyday

· Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and court filings.

· Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and document control.

· Monitor deadlines, court dates, and regulatory filings; manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings.

· Assist with contract management, including tracking renewals and maintaining agreement databases.

· Support billing activities, including time entry, invoice preparation, and expense tracking.

· Conduct basic legal research and gather case-related information as requested.

· Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality standards.

· Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for legal and executive leadership.

· Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Requirements

The ideal Legal Administrator will preferably have a Associates/Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.

Other requirements for the Legal Administrator role include and are not limited to:

· 3+ years of Administrative/Accounting experience within a legal or real estate environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel

· Quick Books Online a PLUS

· Proven knowledge of legal terminology/systems/documentation

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

For more information on this Legal Administrator role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at  and reference JO#.

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