Senior Paralegal

Company: Source Pro Search
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

General Summary:This position provides paralegal support to the attorneys and staff of a growing branch office of a highly prestigious, international law firm. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: e-filing in state courts; preparing and updating document binders and electronic case files; managing case calendars; deposition preparation support; and trial support. The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal in a corporate litigation law firm, flexibility in availability (overtime will be required), dependability, strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and a professional, team-oriented work ethic.Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions, not in priority order):Case management - Anticipate team needs; organize and maintain all case documents, electronic and otherwise; oversee handling of files between offices; arrange for appropriate technology; stay current with technology and firm initiatives; direct and delegate work for junior paralegals, where appropriate; maintain calendar for each team; distribute incoming e-filings to litigation teams; assist with mediation preparation and moderating via Zoom.Prepare for depositions - Under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys, gather and prepare documents; prepare printed and/or electronic binders; organize exhibits; and handle exhibits during the deposition, if requested.Court filings - Under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys, prepare and e-file state court documents using File & ServeXpress; prepare and distribute paper copies where required.Prepare for and attend trials - Under the guidance of a Senior Case Manager, review all trial documents (exhibits, designation, etc.); organize all trial materials; maintain case calendar; coordinate with vendors regarding graphics, technical support, reprographics, etc.; prepare courtroom, attend trial, and keep time; document management support during trial; trial transcript review; update exhibits lists, demonstratives, etc.; under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys, coordinate with other firms, court clerks, and court reporters.Act as paralegal liaison with various internal departments and outside vendors/agencies - Coordinate with and oversee the progress of projects through litigation support departments and outside vendors; order transcripts from reporting services; fulfill requests from firm attorneys, outside counsel, and others.Job Specifications:Hours - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - 35 hour work week. This is an on-site position; hybrid work schedule is not applicable at this time.Flexibility in availability required, overtime will be necessary on occasion and potentially on short notice.Bachelor's Degree required.Minimum 5 years of prior work experience as a corporate litigation paralegal required.Experience with the Court of Chancery practice and procedures required; experience in other courts' practices and procedures preferred.Proficiency in e-filing in state courts required; experience in other courts' e-filing practices and procedures preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom and Adobe required.Proficiency with Relativity required.Must be:A professional, proactive, energetic, and hardworking team playerComfortable in a growing, evolving litigation practiceExceptionally well organized and detail orientedHighly skilled in verbal and written communicationAble to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environmentAble to act with a sense of urgency when necessaryAvailable to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, potentially on short noticeWilling to monitor emails during non-standard business hoursAble to cultivate and sustain professional working relationships with attorneys and staff in a small office environmentAble to effectively interact with all levels of firm personnel, in all Paul, Weiss offices, as well as with outside counsel, clients, and vendors

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