Litigation Paralegal at Akerman LLP in Wilmington, DE

Job description

• Founded in 1920, Akerman is one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.
• Akerman LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Delaware office. This role is ideal for an early-career paralegal with 2-3 years of litigation experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting attorneys and clients in a dynamic litigation practice. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work in the office at minimum three (3) days per week.
• The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, has strong attention to detail and is eager to develop professionally. They thrive in a team-oriented environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and maintain a positive, service-focused approach. Candidates with experience supporting Delaware Court of Chancery litigation, complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, or filings in Delaware state or federal courts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and case files.
• Coordinate court filings and maintain litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with document review, production, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct factual research and support case management activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, vendors, and internal team members.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to meet client and practice needs.
• Manage competing priorities and respond to time-sensitive matters.
• Provide support to teams outside DE on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Prior law firm litigation experience required.
• Experience supporting matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology tools.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexible and responsive, with a willingness to work additional hours when necessary to meet court deadlines, trial schedules, and client needs.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Experience supporting bankruptcy matters or filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
• Notary experience or a willingness to become a notary.

Skills

Required

• Organized
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Motivated
• Dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Eager to develop professionally
• Team-oriented
• Positive, service-focused approach
• Microsoft Office
• Legal technology tools