Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Wilmington, DE

Marshall Dennehey

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Wilmington, DE Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Wilmington, DE office with Litigation / Casualty experience. Litigation includes clients in catastrophic injury and damages claims across a range of areas, including product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, premises liability, commercial and professional liability involving engineers, architects, and dentists.

  • Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?
  • Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload?
  • If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

  • A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
    • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
  • A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
  • 401K
  • Bonus Program
  • Numerous Firm Sponsored voluntary benefits including: Supplemental Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Plan & Flexible Spending accounts
  • Free parking
  • Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Job duties may include:

  • Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
  • Create medical record and other factual chronologies
  • Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
  • Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
  • Manage files and documents
  • Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
  • Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
  • Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
  • Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles
  • Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles
  • Perform additional duties as required

Job Requirements:

  • At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation/Casualty experience
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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About this role

Summary

Assist in litigation case management, document review, and trial preparation.

Job title

paralegal

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

Wilmington, DE; hybrid work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

review documentsmanage filesresearch case issuescorrespond with clients

Preferred skills

paralegal certificatemedical record analysisexpert analysis

Specializations

litigationcasualtydiscoverytrial preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wilmington, DE, USA

Hybrid City
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