Paralegal - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Litigation: Prepares first drafts of discovery requests and responses. Drafts simple pleadings and assists with major motions. Performs cite-checking, fact-checking and Bluebooking. Supports witness interviews, hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Document Management: Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases and matter files. Uses legal software such as Relativity and eDiscovery tools. Understands Federal, State and local rules of procedure and filing requirements. E-files documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service.
• Research and Preparation: Conducts online research and document reviews. Assists in preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders and exhibits. Attends and assists attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations. Prepares subpoenas and coordinates service of process.
• Other Duties: Researches legal issues and prepares memoranda. Conducts document searches and creates electronic files in Relativity. Creates and maintains production and privilege logs.

Requirements

• Strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter.

Desired Skills

• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate preferred.
• One year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area for individuals without a degree or certification.
• Experience with Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Supreme Court, and Federal District Court in Delaware preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Applicants must also contact careers@us.dlapiper.com for reasonable accommodations during the application process. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.