Senior Litigation Paralegal
Our client, a securities litigation law firm, is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Paralegal to work with our Department of Governance in our Wilmington office. The Senior Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys and other staff members to prepare for upcoming and ongoing cases to help reach the common goal of successful case outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle all Delaware court filings
• Manage case dockets of cases filed in the Delaware Chancery Court
• Handle advanced and complex corporate governance litigation matters
• Manage assigned cases in an organized and efficient manner
• Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other systems
• Draft, proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
• Prepare and file legal documents
• Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
• Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and /or client meetings (scheduling with multiple parties including outside council and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.)
• Maintain time entries in ProLaw
• Virtually attend monthly Paralegal/Case Manager meetings, collaborate with NY team
Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience within the Delaware Chancery Court and knowledge of state rules and filings
• Experience with the Delaware Chancery Court File & ServeXpress
• Solid experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
• I-Manage experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools (Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Pacer, and other court-related websites)
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills are a plus
• Class action experience is a plus
• The ability to work overtime to meet business needs
Work Environment:
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Wilmington, DE
• This is a hybrid role, 3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home
• Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision, generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k