Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Consilio LLC

The Tone:
This is a permanent, full-time role located in Wilmington, DE, placed by Consilio LLC’s Direct Hire Division for a highly regarded and well-established law firm. This firm is dedicated to providing robust legal services, specializing in various litigation matters. The Litigation Paralegal will be integral to the firm’s operations, directly supporting attorneys through all litigation phases. This position ensures the efficient and compliant progression of legal cases within Delaware state and federal courts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wilmington, DE
• Pay: $88000–$117000 yearly
• Mission: To support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, ensuring compliance with Delaware court procedures and deadlines.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suites, legal document management systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive support to attorneys through all phases of litigation, from initial case inception through trial and appeal.
• Legal Document Filing: Prepare, format, proofread, and accurately file legal documents with Delaware state and federal courts, ensuring all submissions meet formal requirements.
• E-Filing and Compliance: Execute electronic filings (e-filling) in Delaware courts and meticulously ensure full compliance with all prevailing court rules and deadlines.
• Document Review & Research: Conduct precise cite checking and Bluebooking for briefs, pleadings, motions, and other critical legal documents to maintain accuracy and integrity.
• Case Management: Manage and organize case files, coordinate document productions, and maintain litigation databases for streamlined access and operational efficiency.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinate service of process, meticulously track litigation deadlines, and schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is a senior-level legal support position requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm environment. Candidates must possess a H.S. Diploma and have experience specifically supporting litigation matters.
• Experience: At least 5 years of direct legal support experience within a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in Delaware e-filing procedures.
• Skills: Strong capabilities in cite-checking and BlueBooking, comprehensive knowledge of Delaware court rules and procedures, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Office Suites and legal document management systems is also required.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate are preferred qualifications.