Paralegal - General Litigation

Potter Anderson•Wilmington, DE

13h

About The Position

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, a leading Delaware law firm with a sophisticated and diverse business practice, is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our General Litigation Group. This is a key role within a lean, collaborative team supporting a wide range of complex matters, including business and commercial litigation, employment disputes, healthcare and insurance litigation, products liability, intellectual property matters, trade secrets, and contract disputes. We are looking for a confident, self-directed paralegal who can step into a high-impact role, take ownership of cases, and serve as a trusted partner to attorneys through all phases of litigation—from case inception through trial and resolution.

Requirements

10+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally supporting complex litigation matters across a range of areas, including commercial litigation, insurance defense, employment, intellectual property, and other sophisticated disputes.
Strong working knowledge of Delaware state and federal court procedures.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting trial teams and coordinating trial logistics.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and Bluebook citation review.
Proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, and Lexis File & Serve (or similar systems).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support trial and litigation deadlines

Responsibilities

Provide high-level litigation support across all phases of a matter, including case development, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Take ownership of case management, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating litigation calendars, depositions, and hearings.
Draft and assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
Prepare and manage exhibits, appendices, and compendiums for court filings.
Oversee and coordinate e-filing and service of legal documents in Delaware state and federal courts.
Assist attorneys with legal research, cite-checking, and Bluebook citation review.
Organize and manage discovery, including document productions.
Support deposition preparation, including assembling exhibits and materials.
Prepare for and attend trials and hearings, including managing trial logistics, exhibits, and coordination with co-counsel and court personnel.
Serve as a key point of contact for attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.