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Our client a historically highly successful Corporate Litigation firm based in Wilmington is seeking a Corporate Litigation paralegal to support a busy practice group. This paralegal will get a cellphone, office, benefits on day 1, free parking in DE, and more. No major overtime, and paralegals share the workload as a group. Please reach out to learn more!

Candidates who have corporate / chancery litigation experience should reach out directly to Kevin Ross at Robert Half in Philadelphia.

Requirements

• Brief preparation, including: proofreading, quote checking, ensure case law is valid and accurate in accordance with Bluebook. Review and correct tables of authority and tables of content.

• Review and assemble exhibits to be included in the appendix to briefs.

• Perform ECF filings in federal court and filings in state courts.

• Ideal candidate is proficient with Delaware Chancery Court practice.

• Understanding of litigation process, including class actions and MDL matters.

• Coordinate service of all pleadings to parties and filings with court, including summonses.

• Prepare hearing materials and witness files.

• Trial attendance and trial management.

• Maintain case calendar, including calculation of all deadlines based on local rules, federal rules and/or scheduling orders.

• Review and summarize rules of procedure in court where action will be filed.

• Research including obtaining public records, investigate corporate background to determine proper party(ies) to sue, statutory agent, and officers.

• Assist attorney in reviewing documents for privilege; draft privilege logs.

• Schedule, organize, and control document acquisitions and/or productions.

• Draft form documents, including motions, affidavits, notices of depositions, etc.

• As necessary and appropriate, prepare commissions to take out-of-state depositions.

• Conduct computer-assisted legal and factual research using on-line services such as Westlaw and Lexis.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong Bluebook and legal citation skills

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail

• Demonstrate the ability to work well under stress and regularly meet deadlines.

• Ability to multi-tasks to effectively manage workload and scope of responsibilities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong database skills to include document databases (Summation, Concordance) and image databases

• Westlaw, Lexis, Pacer, Courtlink

• Internet research

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years experience working in a multi-lawyer law firm

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field strongly preferred.

• Previous experience conducting court filings in federal and state courts. Experience with Delaware Chancery Court preferred.

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