We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a position in our Commercial Litigation section. In this position, you will be providing complex litigation and trial support for the section’s cases and attorneys. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 am-6:30 pm, with one hour for lunch. Availability for weekends and extra hours during trial times is required.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
Factual research and analysis of law sources
Draft routine legal documents for review and use by the section’s attorneys.
Review, analyze and interpret data, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
Preparing and e-filing pleadings and discovery documents
Confirming critical court dates and deadlines
Daily case detail management
Extensive client and co-counsel contact
Assisting the section’s attorneys with trial preparation and management
Any other tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates will have excellent technology aptitude and skills, proficiency with MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; will be attentive to detail, organized, dependable and highly motivated; possess demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
College degree and previous litigation paralegal experience required
Experience of working/e-filing in District Court of Delaware and Chancery court
Schedule flexibility and availability for weekends and extra hours during trial times
Proven ability to process and analyze the training and apply the knowledge to future assignments and projects
Superior attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills
Proven ability to:
effectively manage high-pressure, fast-paced work environment
multitask, adhere to time constraints and meet multiple deadlines
work independently; analyze and apply provided concepts, instructions and procedures
Excellent oral & written communication skills;
Technology aptitude and proficiency