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Express Employment Professionals

Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy) - Wilmington, DE - Urgent Hire

Pay: $63,000–$75,000/yr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania

-1% projected decline

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Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy)

Wilmington, DE
Urgent Hire Express Employment Professionals
3.8 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $63,000
$75,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Productivity software Full Job Description Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy)
Wilmington, DE Hybrid (WFH 3 Days/Week) $63,000
$75,000 Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy Bankruptcy Practice Group with a well-established law firm in Wilmington, Delaware.

This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple attorneys while managing case-related deadlines and administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence. Review documents for accuracy and assist with e-filing and service. Draft routine court filings and legal documents for attorney review. Maintain and organize case files and discovery materials. Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, and filing deadlines. Coordinate meetings, events, and related communications. Assist with time entry and other administrative support functions. Ensure deadlines are met and matters are handled with a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Qualifications 3+ years of legal administrative, legal assistant, or related experience. Bankruptcy experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software platforms. Experience with court filings, document management systems, and billing/time-entry software preferred. Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience. What We Offer Hybrid schedule (work from home 3 days per week) Competitive salary of $63,000

$75,000 Comprehensive benefits package Professional and collaborative work environment Opportunity for long-term career growth with a respected legal organization Interested candidates should submit their resume for confidential consideration to: Express Employment Professionals Helping people find great jobs and helping companies find great people.

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