Litigation Case Manager

The role

The Litigation Case Manager will lead large, complex litigation matters in federal and state courts nationwide. This role supports matters from inception through trial and appeal, including significant work in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

What you will do

• Perform all elements of litigation case management including file management, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trial, and appeal
• Oversee a sizable caseload of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts
• Manage matters pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery
• Track and manage compressed and expedited schedules
• Serve as primary liaison with Delaware counsel on filing logistics
• Ensure filings comply with Court of Chancery Rules and procedures
• Support appeals in federal and state appellate courts
• Prepare and coordinate e-filings through CM/ECF and state e-filing systems
• Implement and maintain case calendaring systems
• Prepare court filings including proofreading, cite-checking, and compiling exhibits

Required qualifications

• Significant substantive knowledge of litigation procedures, terminology, and documentation
• In-depth knowledge of Delaware Court of Chancery rules, practice, and procedure
• Working knowledge of securities and corporate law concepts relevant to stockholder litigation
• Hands-on experience with CM/ECF and File & ServeXpress
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an expedited environment
• Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Experienced with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, Gemini etc.
• Proficiency with document management systems (e.g., iManage)

Nice to have

• Certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program
• PMP certification
• Experience in an Am Law 100 firm
• Focus on complex securities or commercial litigation
• At least 3 years of substantial experience on matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.