Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini is looking for a Paralegal for our Litigation group to reside in our Wilmington, Delaware office. This role will support attorneys in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex civil and corporate litigation matters.
This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with gathering and compiling support documents for filings
- Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions across state and federal courts, including in Delaware Court of Chancery
- Assist with court filings, (CM/ECF) process, including File & ServeXpress
- Assist with Bluebook and Delaware Uniform Citation formatting, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law
- Familiarity with civil procedures and local, state and federal court rules
- Ability to perform legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and other legal resources
- Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials
- Proficiency with eDiscovery review platforms, and ability supervise vendor work
- Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation
- Prepare and maintain various indices and logs for case teams related to discovery and other chronologies
- Manage case calendars and deadlines (as a supplement to the calendar department)
- Assist with hearing/trial preparation and logistics, including preparation of witness files, management of exhibits, setting up trial space, and attending trial in-person, as required
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required
- A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required
- Stellar project management and organizational skills
- Great attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Good judgment, intuition and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Client focused mindset
- Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys and staff across all levels and offices
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (sometimes on short notice)
- Willingness to travel for trials and other client work
The primary location for this job posting is in Delaware. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $43.21 – $58.46 per hour.
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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