Paralegal

O'Hagan Meyer; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A law firm in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist in general litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits, Class/PAGA actions, and complex matters. The ideal candidate has a Paralegal Certificate and a strong understanding of court rules. Applicants should also have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with various legal software. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan, retirement plan, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited and approved paralegal education program.
• Ideal candidate should have relevant experience in civil defense litigation.
• Trial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys focusing on general litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits.
• Assist with Class/PAGA action suits and complex litigation matters.

Skills

Understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures

Excellent computer skills

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

LexisNexis

iManage or similar document management platforms

Odyssey e-file

Pacer and ECF Filing Systems

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join its office located in Wilmington, DE. The individual in this role must possess a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited and approved paralegal education program. The individual in this role supports attorneys who focus their practice on general litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits, Class/PAGA action suits, and complex litigation matters.

Ideal candidate should have a very strong understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook, and excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and be able to work independently, as well as with the team, with a positive attitude.

O’Hagan Meyer 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, age, or status as a protected veteran.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

• Relevant experience in civil defense litigation.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of various State and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, LexisNexis, Odyssey e-file, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems. Experience with iManage or similar document management platforms a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent time and deadline management skills.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources