<p>The paralegal assists with legal work by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, maintaining files, and providing administrative support. The role requires a solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and principles.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases or projects within the Legal team.</li><li>Draft legal documents, such as contracts, and correspondence.</li><li>Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible.</li><li>Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters.</li><li>Assist attorneys during meetings by taking notes and providing logistical support.</li><li>Review and analyze legal documents and contracts.</li><li>Assist with administrative tasks, such as billing, scheduling, and managing correspondence.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the practice area.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join a boutique law firm in Wilmington, Delaware. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting a high-volume defense practice, collaborating closely with attorneys and clients to manage cases effectively. This is an on-site position that requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage workers' compensation cases from initial intake to resolution, focusing on Delaware-specific matters.<br>• Draft and organize legal documents such as petitions, answers, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and correspondence.<br>• Compile and analyze medical records, pharmacy documentation, wage information, and other materials to prepare summaries and chronologies.<br>• Coordinate discovery processes, independent medical exams (IMEs), expert witness engagements, and hearing logistics.<br>• Monitor deadlines and schedule hearings, depositions, and other case-related activities while keeping attorneys and clients informed.<br>• Handle e-filing and document submissions for Delaware Industrial Accident Board proceedings and Superior Court appeals.<br>• Prepare and update exhibits and hearing binders, ensuring accuracy and readiness for legal proceedings.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders regarding case updates and scheduling.<br>• Accurately track billable hours and associated costs to meet monthly productivity targets.<br>• Maintain digital case files and templates to ensure consistency and organization.
<p>Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Paralegal with experience in class actions and commercial litigation. This position will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, from pre-filing through post-trial, with a particular focus on large-scale class action cases and complex commercial disputes. The ideal candidate will have strong research and drafting skills, the ability to manage large volumes of documentation, and a keen eye for detail.</p><p>Please reach out to Kevin Ross at Robert Half for immediate consideration. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Assist attorneys in managing class action and commercial litigation cases from inception to resolution.</p><p>Draft and review legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.</p><p>Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and other relevant legal resources.</p><p>Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and other documents related to litigation.</p><p>Manage document production, including reviewing, organizing, and Bates-stamping large volumes of discovery.</p><p>Coordinate with clients, experts, and other third parties to gather necessary documents and information.</p><p>Assist in the preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials, including creating exhibit lists and trial notebooks.</p><p>Monitor case deadlines and ensure that filings and other legal requirements are met on time.</p><p>Prepare and file court documents via electronic filing systems and ensure compliance with local rules.</p><p>Assist attorneys in the preparation of class certification motions, motions to dismiss, and dispositive motions.</p><p>Support settlement negotiations and oversee the implementation of settlement agreements.</p><p>Manage communication between parties and opposing counsel, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses.</p><p>Assist in managing case budgets, timelines, and resources.</p><p><br></p>
