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Addison Group

Senior Paralegal

Wilmington, DE

Sr. Paralegal Addison Group is partnering with a well-established legal organization handling complex litigation matters and high-level casework across multiple jurisdictions. Addison Group is ...

Seabrook Law Offices

Senior Paralegal

San Jose, CA

$45 - $55/hr

Senior Paralegal Seabrook Family Law Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range $45 - $55 per hour About Us: At Seabrook Family Law, we specialize in providing expert legal ...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Sr. Paralegal

Miami, FL · On-site

The Senior Paralegal is a key member of the Legal Department's corporate governance function, responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of the company's domestic and international subsidiaries.

Seabrook Law Offices

Senior Paralegal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Senior Paralegal Seabrook Family Law Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range $45 - $55 per hour About Us: At Seabrook Family Law, we specialize in providing expert legal ...

Seabrook Law Offices

Senior Paralegal

Fremont, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Senior Paralegal Seabrook Family Law Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range $45 - $55 per hour About Us: At Seabrook Family Law, we specialize in providing expert legal ...

MSC SERVICES LLC

Senior Paralegal

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1

$82K - $93K/yr

Senior Paralegal Department : Legal Reports To: Sr. Assistant General Counsel Location: 7450 Campus Drive, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Remote : NO Exempt : YES Compensation & Benefits: $82 ...

Keller Postman

Senior Paralegal

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to ...

Keller Postman

Senior Paralegal

Coral Gables, FL · Hybrid

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to ...

Datavault AI Inc.

Senior Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Senior Paralegal Location: Onsite/ Philadelphia, PA Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: Datavault AI, along with its event-technology subsidiary Event Citadel (formerly CompuSystems), operates ...

Kosmos

Sr Paralegal

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

National law firm has a Sr Paralegal Position in Naples, Florida. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. They are looking for someone who can prepare probate pleadings, federal ...

Kosmos

Sr Paralegal

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

National law firm has a Sr Paralegal Position in Naples, Florida. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. They are looking for someone who can prepare probate pleadings, federal ...

Kosmos

Sr Paralegal

Tampa, FL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

National law firm has a Sr Paralegal Position in Naples, Florida. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. They are looking for someone who can prepare probate pleadings, federal ...

Keller Postman

Senior Paralegal

Coral Gables, FL · Hybrid

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to ...

Energy Vault

Senior Paralegal

Westlake Village, CA · Hybrid

The Senior Paralegal will provide essential legal operations and administrative support to the legal department of a publicly traded renewable energy company, enabling attorneys to focus on complex ...

Kosmos

Sr Paralegal

Naples, FL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

National law firm has a Sr Paralegal Position in Naples, Florida. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. They are looking for someone who can prepare probate pleadings, federal ...

Kosmos

Sr Paralegal

Orlando, FL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

National law firm has a Sr Paralegal Position in Naples, Florida. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. They are looking for someone who can prepare probate pleadings, federal ...

Friedman Williams

Senior Paralegal

New York, NY

We are seeking a full-time senior paralegal/paralegal coordinator primarily to service our Private Funds and Investment Management practice group, with some overlap between our other practice areas.

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Senior Paralegal

Addison Group

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Sr. Paralegal

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established legal organization handling complex litigation matters and high-level casework across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with our client to hire a Senior Paralegal to support litigation teams through all phases of case management, discovery, trial preparation, and court filings. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day case management, including organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files
  • Coordinate file transfers between offices and ensure proper document tracking
  • Manage team calendars and distribute incoming electronic filings to attorneys and litigation staff
  • Support mediation and other case-related proceedings through document preparation and coordination
  • Prepare and electronically file court documents in state courts under attorney supervision
  • Assemble and distribute required courtesy copies in compliance with court rules
  • Draft privilege and redaction logs consistent with discovery requirements and court guidelines
  • Conduct document research using legal research platforms and assist with drafting templates, tables of contents, and tables of authorities
  • Coordinate cite-checking and proofreading to ensure filings meet court and jurisdictional standards
  • Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing binders (print and electronic)
  • Provide on-site support during depositions when requested
  • Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, maintaining trial calendars, coordinating vendors, and assisting with courtroom logistics
  • Manage document tracking and exhibit updates throughout trial proceedings
  • Serve as a liaison between attorneys, internal litigation support teams, court personnel, and external vendors
  • Coordinate transcript orders and manage vendor relationships to ensure deadlines are met
  • Delegate appropriate tasks to junior paralegals when applicable

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Experience with state court e-filing systems (File & ServeXpress experience preferred) and Court of Chancery
  • Strong knowledge of court rules, discovery protocols, and litigation procedures
  • Proficiency with legal research tools such as Bloomberg or similar platforms
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work extended hours during trial preparation and active proceedings

Perks

  • Opportunity to support complex and high-profile litigation matters
  • Collaborative legal team environment
  • Exposure to full trial lifecycle support
  • Competitive compensation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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