Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal - Insurance Defense (hybrid)

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Practice Assistant to join its New Castle, DE Insurance Defense group. The candidate will work 4 days on-site / 1 day remote from our office in New Castle.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense litigation.
• File legal documents with Delaware Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize medical records, and other case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.
• Will be responsible for meeting a daily time billing requirement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defense litigation and Delaware law.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization, preferred.
• Should have prior experience with time entries and billing experience to meet a daily billable hour requirement.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexis a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.