Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client to support daily legal operations and contribute to the smooth delivery of bankruptcy and litigation services. This role plays a key part in ensuring attorneys remain organized, responsive, and well supported through effective administrative and document management assistance. The Legal Assistant will collaborate closely with legal professionals while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy across all tasks. This is a permanent, hybrid position based in Wilmington, Delaware, with in office presence required after training.
Compensation:
$42,000 to $55,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
35 hour work week with overtime eligibility after 40 hours
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format a wide range of legal and administrative documents including pleadings, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports
• Coordinate attorney calendars, manage daily reminders, handle incoming communications, and respond promptly to internal and external requests
• Oversee document management activities including electronic filing, conflict checks, PACER research, ECF compliance, and maintenance of client and matter records
• Support operational tasks such as opening and closing matters, billing assistance, mail distribution, travel arrangements, phone coverage, and receptionist lunch relief
• Provide administrative and clerical support to bankruptcy and litigation attorneys while assisting with general office and file upkeep

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Assistant:

• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment supporting attorneys or legal teams
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to manage documents accurately and efficiently
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong typing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Proven reliability, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality while working collaboratively in a team setting

Why Join Us?
This role offers hands on exposure to bankruptcy and litigation work within a collaborative legal environment. You will support day to day operations that directly impact client service while developing valuable administrative and legal support skills. The hybrid schedule provides a balanced work arrangement after training, allowing for both in office collaboration and focused remote work.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.