Case Assistant – Restructuring – Restructuring

Job Description

Case Assistant – Restructuring | DLA Piper

The Tone:
This is a role at DLA Piper, located in Wilmington, DE, offering a hybrid work schedule. DLA Piper is a global law firm that values boldness, exceptionalism, collaboration, and support, recognizing its people as the firm’s backbone. This Case Assistant role is vital for supporting legal professionals in the Restructuring practice, enabling them to engage in meaningful work by ensuring efficient case management and document preparation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Wilmington, DE
• Team: Supports paralegals and attorneys in the Restructuring practice
• Mission: Assists paralegals and attorneys by maintaining case files, preparing documents, and performing administrative tasks to ensure efficient legal operations.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, Outlook, Database

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Organization: Organize document productions for attorney review and assist with preparing a variety of documents, forms, charts, and letters.
• Public Records Research: Conduct research of public records utilizing public websites to gather necessary information.
• File Management: Maintain case files, prepare closing books, make copies, and enter data into firm systems.
• Information Retrieval: Obtain documents and other essential information from cities, municipalities, or public agencies.
• Administrative Support: Assist paralegals and attorneys with mailings, filings, and other administrative duties as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills: Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management; strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree; office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys.