Our client a national law firm is currently seeking a Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join a legal team in Wilmington, Delaware, supporting attorneys on complex litigation matters from initial case development through resolution.
Interested candidates who have Delaware Court experience and want to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of litigation matters, providing day-to-day paralegal support from case intake through trial or settlement.
- Draft, format, and maintain legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and matter files with a high degree of accuracy.
- Oversee filing logistics and track critical dates by managing court submissions, litigation calendars, and deadline reminders.
- Assist with discovery and case preparation by organizing productions, reviewing documents, coordinating depositions, and preparing materials for hearings, mediations, and trial.
- Perform factual investigation and maintain case information to support strategy, status reporting, and overall matter progression.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, court personnel, outside vendors, and internal legal staff to ensure timely communication and follow-through.
- Work closely with attorneys, fellow paralegals, and administrative team members to balance workload demands and deliver responsive support to the practice.
- Handle multiple urgent assignments at once, adjusting priorities as deadlines shift and time-sensitive litigation needs arise.
- Completion of a paralegal certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or comparable experience in a related legal support capacity.
- Prior litigation experience within a law firm environment is required.
- Familiarity with matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to stay organized, communicate clearly, and manage time effectively across active casework.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal software used for document management, filing, and case support.