Litigation Paralegal, Delaware

About the Role

This position requires significant experience with Delaware Chancery Court proceedings and other complex federal and state civil litigation. The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and other case team members to deliver best-in-class services to clients, with primary responsibility for filings and ensuring compliance with filing requirements and court rules.

Supervisor: Assistant Managing Attorney
Location: Delaware

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys and case teams, from pre-suit investigation through trial, by managing various litigation tasks.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, legal analysts, litigation assistants, and other support staff to ensure seamless communication and meet all case-related deadlines.
• Prepare and oversee court e-filing and related court submissions at both State and Federal levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Take ownership of assignments and case management, including managing timelines, meeting deadlines, developing protocols and templates, and establishing the infrastructure and organization of case files to support discovery, motion practice, depositions, expert work, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of discovery, including the organization, management, collection, and production of electronic discovery.
• Oversee, coordinate, and take ownership of all pre-trial and trial assignments, such as creating workflows, deposition designations, witness and exhibit selection, maintaining virtual war rooms, and assisting with witness and cross-examination processes.
• Attend and support court proceedings, including oral arguments on motions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Interact and negotiate with litigation vendors and court personnel, managing relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience with significant responsibility for pre-trial discovery, motion practice, court proceedings, and trial preparation/support.
• Significant experience handling civil litigation matters in Delaware State Courts, particularly the Court of Chancery, with strong knowledge of applicable court procedures, rules, and terminology.
• Experience with proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is preferred.
• Experience with bankruptcy proceedings is also preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with legal software such as Relativity, CaseMap Suite, and Trial Director is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic, with the ability to proactively anticipate case needs, take ownership of assignments, and ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality when interacting with all levels.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present significant amounts of information effectively.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to thrive in fluid and ever-changing work environments.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

About the Company

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm specializes in financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With over 400 employees across 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim values diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate effective solutions for clients.

The firm’s work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial, with a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and precision. Employees take pride in providing timely, accurate, unbiased, and trusted service to clients worldwide.