Administrative Assistant

Location – Millsboro, DE and Millville, DE

Are you looking for a career opportunity with an energetic, mission-driven team? Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

DiPietro Law LLC, a successful estate planning, elder law, and estate and trust administration firm founded by Leslie Case DiPietro, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a team member committed to supporting our growing business. Engaging, sincere, and dynamic professionals who thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment are ideal candidates. Legal experience is preferred but not required.

This position requires significant discretion and broad responsibility in supporting the firm’s business operations. Responsibilities include a wide range of tasks with an emphasis on customer service, communications, and organization. The Administrative Assistant interacts with new and existing clients face-to-face, via email, and over the telephone while providing professional support services. External communication is a critical part of the role, as the Administrative Assistant will help build and maintain strong client relationships.

Our team works together to provide excellent legal services with compassion. We maintain a warm and friendly boutique law firm experience for every client and a collaborative, supportive environment for every team member. There are many opportunities for growth within this forward-thinking company.

This position requires working at both our Millsboro and Millville offices according to a schedule determined by the firm. Applicants must be comfortable splitting their time between both locations.

We value our team and promote work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance reimbursement, bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, including holidays, a 401(k) plan, and life insurance. The base compensation range is $37,000 – $43,000, depending on experience.

• Three references
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and potential contribution to our firm

We appreciate your interest and kindly request no walk-ins, calls, or agency inquiries. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for considering DiPietro Law, LLC as your next professional opportunity.

• Support day-to-day client operations, handling communications and issues promptly.
• Greet clients and visitors, ensuring a professional, welcoming experience and connecting them with the right office personnel.
• Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and appointment confirmations.
• Conduct introductory calls with prospective clients to guide them toward scheduling an initial consultation.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, packages, emails, and faxes.
• Scan, organize, and maintain records, legal documents, and other important files.
• Maintain professional communications with team members, marketing partners, facility management, and vendors.
• Coordinate witnesses and serve as a notary public for document signings when needed.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other duties as assigned.
• Take initiative, work independently, and keep tasks moving forward.

• Experienced – Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience demonstrating customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Dependable – Reliable and consistent, able to follow through on tasks without constant supervision.
• People-Oriented – Enjoys interacting with others and collaborating on team projects.
• Detail-Oriented – Prioritizes accuracy and thoroughness, paying close attention to all aspects of work.
• Customer-Service Focused – Makes clients feel welcome, valued, and appreciated.
• Achievement-Oriented – Enjoys problem-solving, taking on challenges, and delivering results.
• Autonomous/Independent – Comfortable working with minimal direction.
• Proficient – Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe

$37,000 - $43,000 yearly

DiPietro Law, LLC was founded by Leslie Case DiPietro with a practice devoted to estate planning and elder law. She founded the firm nearly 16 years to the day after her first bar admission. Ms. DiPietro’s professional career came about from her own personal experience with a family health care crisis. Our firm is dedicated to providing others with compassionate and caring legal services to empower them for the future through skilled legal planning and guidance in Sussex County.

We believe in providing a warm and friendly boutique law firm experience to all clients. Our firm provides education on the laws and practices pertaining to each individual and family according to their needs, with strategies on how best to plan based on family dynamics and objectives.