Senior Securities Paralegal

Wilmington, DE

Reports To: Managing Director of Paralegals

Summary

Premier, global, law firm seeks a proactive and experienced Senior Paralegal to work with Department of Governance in our Wilmington office. The Senior Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys and other staff members to prepare for upcoming and ongoing cases to help reach the common goal of successful case outcomes. 

Responsibilities

• Handle all Delaware court filings
• Manage and oversee case dockets including the dockets of cases filed in the Delaware Chancery Court
• Handle advanced and complex corporate governance litigation matters
• Manage assigned cases in an organized and efficient manner
• Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other systems
• Draft, proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
• Prepare and file legal documents
• Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
• Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and /or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside council and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.)
• Maintain time entries in ProLaw
• Virtually attend monthly Paralegal/Case Manager meetings, and collaborate on cases with NY based attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience within the Delaware Chancery Court and knowledge of state rules and filings
• Experience with the Delaware Chancery Court File & ServeXpress
• Solid experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
• I-Manage experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Pacer, and other court-related websites
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills are a plus
• Class action experience is a plus
• The ability to work overtime to meet business needs

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Wilmington, DE
• This is a hybrid role typically 3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home
• Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
• Firm values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Firm provides medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k, and more. 

Compensation:  $100,000.00-$150,00.00, plus overtime and bonus.

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