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Job Title
Legal Staff in Wilmington, DE
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Litigation Paralegal The candidate will provide Administrative case support to attorneys who provide advice to and handle litigation for clients in both state and federal courts, particularly the Delaware Court of Chancery. Duties of the position include, responsibility for e-filing in both state and federal courts, Drafting court documents, preparation of and updating document binders and case files, Legal research, and document Coding, Production, and retention. Organize documents and coordinate document productions. Conduct the bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, and indexing of documents. Set up and maintain files, organized chronologically, numerically, and/or by subject matter. Prepare and maintain case files Prepare and coordinate all Office case files and oversee handling between offices. Conduct document searches and factual research Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, and cull relevant information from a variety of resources. Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents relevant to the deposition, prepare binders or files, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition if requested, and digest transcripts. Court filings Work with attorneys in the preparation and filing of state and federal court documents (motions, briefs, etc.). Proofread, cite check, and insure that all documents comply with filing requirements, court practices, and chambers preferences. Prepare and distribute paper copies where required. Act as 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, and fulfill requests from firm attorneys, outside counsel, and others. Prepare for and attend trials -- Organize exhibits, files, and other supporting documents, coordinate Trial set-up and Logistics, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents, assist in the preparation of witness testimony, and serve as liaison between Trial attorneys and in-house Staff. <br /> <br /> The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3 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. Should have experience with the Court of Chancery practice and procedures. Experience with federal litigation, in particular bankruptcy litigation preferred. Proficiency in e-filing in both state and federal courts required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Typing skills required. Prior experience with Lotus Notes helpful.
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Posted on
Aug 31,2011 |
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Law Firm
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