Senior Paralegal
Company: Source Pro Search
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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
Keywords: Source Pro Search, Wilmington , Senior Paralegal, Legal , Wilmington, Delaware
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