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Legal Project Manager – Corporate Governance

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Robert Half

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United States , Wilmington

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A top-tier, nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Legal Project Manager to support a sophisticated corporate governance and securities litigation practice. This is a senior-level role combining high-level litigation paralegal and legal project management responsibilities on complex, high-profile matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and internal teams while serving as a central coordinator for case strategy, deadlines, and workflow execution.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage complex corporate governance and securities litigation matters
  • Oversee case dockets, including Delaware Chancery Court matters
  • Draft, proofread, and cite-check key filings and legal documents
  • Conduct legal and factual research (Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER)
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings
  • Track deadlines, manage case workflows, and support attorneys with case management
  • Serve as a key point of contact to ensure teams stay aligned and on schedule
  • Maintain case databases, expense tracking, and internal systems
  • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals across offices

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Strong Bluebooking and cite-checking experience required
  • Extensive deposition and trial prep experience
  • Experience with Delaware Chancery Court is a plus
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency with major legal research platforms and Microsoft Office
  • Class action experience a plus

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Delaware Chancery Court
  • Class action experience
What we offer:
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
  • Collaborative, high-performing legal team
  • Strong benefits and professional growth environment
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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