PARALEGAL

Connolly Gallagher LLPs Newark Delaware office is soliciting applications for a paralegal for its government, landlord / tenant, construction and general practice group.

This position would entail a diverse range of administrative and substantive responsibilities including, but not limited to, litigation support, e-filing, transactional support, government representation (including land use board representation and appellate presentations in administrative hearings), among other responsibilities.

Strong organizational skills and a self-starter mentality are a must. This position is primarily an in the office position, although remote work capability will be required for a period of several months due to upcoming office renovations.

This positions responsibilities include :

• Working collaboratively with attorneys and other support staff on an array of different types of litigation related matters in all Delaware state courts, federal courts and appellate courts;
• including the preparation, management and organization of correspondence, documents, discovery, pleadings and other filings, and deposition and trial logistics;
• Assisting with legal and factual research on a variety of litigation, transactional, and state and local governance matters;
• Assisting in the management of transactions and contracts;
• Staying up to date on applicable legal procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Assistance with administrative proceedings, governmental presentations, and briefing (including cite checking);
• Coordination of the needs and projects of governmental clients and entities;

Contact with clients or potential clients for client intake or scheduling purposes as well as with outside attorneys for scheduling purposes; and

Must be flexible in work routine.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience :

• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills, positive attitude, dependability, good judgment and initiative;
• Knowledgeable on automated support systems;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to deal with interruptions and multiple matters;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Litigation and E-filing (for example, File & Serve, Pacer, and CM / ECF) experience preferred, but not required;

Commitment to excellence; and

Associates degree or paralegal certificate (preferred).

We will consider exceptional candidates without experience that are flexible and willing to be trained.

If you have a team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today! Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Posting closes at 5 : 00 p.m. on August 14 or earlier if the position is filled.