Legal Jobs in Chadds Ford

First State Trust Company

Trust Counsel Associate

Location: Wilmington, DE (not in the city) or West Palm Beach, FL

Schedule: Full-Time & Hybrid

About First State Trust Company

First State Trust Company ("FSTC") is a Delaware chartered trust company with offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and West Palm Beach, Florida. FSTC is rapidly growing. This position is a new add to staff, as the entire FSTC team continues to grow.

Since 1982, FSTC has been providing corporate trust, custody, and administration services to trust clients. Formerly known as Citi Institutional Trust Company and dating back to its roots as E.F. Hutton Trust Company, FSTC has concentrated its focus on strategic alliances with world-class financial service firms. Our strategic alliances allow clients to take advantage of FSTC's independent professional trust administration services, combined with the investment management services of their chosen provider.

Position Responsibilities

FSTC is looking for a Trust Counsel Associate to deliver high quality service and solutions. The candidate must demonstrate proper effort, attitude and discipline to work in a growing and fast paced company. This person must be service and solutions oriented to effectively assist the company and develop and maintain relationships with internal staff and other interested parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Review requests for legal analysis, identify legal issues involved, verify that all relevant information is included, and prioritize requests accordingly.
• Assist with the preparation and review of trust and estate documents.
• Draft standard trust instruments, including, but not limited to:

-Removal and appointment instruments

-Nonjudicial settlement agreements

-Investment and distribution direction letters

-Receipt, Release, Refunding and Indemnification Agreements

• Conduct legal research and analyze governing documents, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate with internal staff, attorneys, and other professionals as needed.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in estate planning and/or trust administration.
• Strong drafting skills and familiarity with standard trust and estate instruments.
• Experience with discretionary trusts and directed trusts is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Title 12 of the Delaware Code is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.
• Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Attend to details while maintaining a big-picture orientation.
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Work with minimal oversight, make non-routine decisions and bring complex problems to management for guidance.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

Title: Litigation Legal Secretary

Duration: Direct hire

Location: Hybrid 2x/week in Wilmington, DE 19801

Desired Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience specifically in DE
• E-Filing in local, State and Federal Court

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking an experienced practice assistant to support the litigation department in Wilmington of an AM 200 law firm. Responsible for administrative support for assigned attorneys. Duties include creating and formatting documents, filing, completing client/matter intake forms, finalizing bills, submitting expenses, entering time, answering incoming calls, coordinating meetings, managing attorney's contacts, and maintaining calendars.

Compensation:

$80,000-$95,000/year

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

AppleOne is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a leading national law firm specializing in mass tort litigation and defense on behalf of our client. This role is based in the Wilmington office, with an in-office schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (hybrid flexibility on other days possible).

Position Overview Our client is a premier firm recognized for superior work product, exceptional client service, and a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation. With more than 100 attorneys across 14 offices in 12 states, the firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies in high-risk plaintiff jurisdictions. Clients span industries including energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal with strong litigation support skills to contribute to complex defense matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Salary: $65-85,000/yr (depending on experience)

Office Location: Wilmington, DE 19801

Key Responsibilities

• Draft routine legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and production materials as directed by attorneys.
• Manage multiple cases from inception through trial, ensuring effective organization and progress tracking.
• Collect documents from various sources and coordinate document production efforts.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records and other case-related materials.
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege.
• Conduct factual research, document searches, and other investigative support tasks.
• Assist attorneys across all phases of the litigation process with professionalism and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program (required).
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal (preferred), ideally in litigation support.

Required Skills

• Experience supporting all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear, accurate legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery responses, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and professionalism when interacting with clients, attorneys, and team members.
• Thorough knowledge of the litigation process and ability to assist effectively in all stages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional/DC.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, follow through on tasks, and manage priorities effectively.
• Preferable (but not required) experience in toxic tort or mass tort litigation.

We are hiring! 

Looking for a transactional associate with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience to join our business, banking, and finance group. We are collegial, collaborative, and we operate in a fast-paced environment with a wide array of practice areas, including business, banking and finance, secured transactions, M&A, and commercial real estate. We are based in West Chester, Pennsylvania and we primarily (but not exclusively) serve the mid-Atlantic market. If you are committed to developing professionally and really want to get broad and immediate exposure to the world of business, banking and finance problem solving, then this could be your spot.

Our ideal candidate has well developed drafting skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to help build the practice, to be involved and to be present in the community, and to grow professionally. PA Bar is required, NJ, MD, DE a plus. Must be able to commute regularly & reliably to West Chester, PA. Hybrid may be available after 90 days, depending upon candidate strengths, and client and firm needs.

We offer competitive compensation packages with incentives and room for growth.

Resumes to

Fleck Eckert Klein LLC is an equal opportunity employer

About the Role:

The Inkell Firm is seeking an independent and experienced attorney to handle first and second chair for medical malpractice and nursing home abuse/neglect with at least 4 years of experience to join our litigation team. If you're looking to do meaningful work in a place that respects your independence, rewards your effort, and makes room for a little fun (yes, there’s an office dog!), we’d love to meet you.

This is not necessarily a business development role—though initiative is appreciated and rewarded, you’ll be provided with a steady caseload so you can focus on achieving excellent results for clients who are at their most vulnerable - usually involving a death or catastrophic injury.

Responsibilities:

• Manage your own medical malpractice / nursing home abuse caseload
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial/arbitration (first or second chair depending on experience and case level) when necessary
• Maintain consistent, clear communication with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Work closely with an experienced litigation support team in a collaborative environment

Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing in Delaware (or eligible for admission)
• 4+ years of experience in litigation with experience trying cases (medical malpractice preferred)
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive base salary with generous performance bonuses
• 4 weeks paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule with hybrid work setup (minimum 3 days/week in-office)
• Office dog, Mia – the real boss around here and top-tier stress reliever
• A team culture where people matter, and you're never treated like a cog in the machine

Why The Inkell Firm?

• We’re a fast-growing medical malpractice and personal injury firm with a strong reputation, great clients, and an even better team. We value integrity, hustle, and humanity. You’ll have the autonomy to run your cases, the support to thrive, and the recognition your hard work deserves.

Consilio's ELS Direct Hire Division is seeking a litigation legal assistant on behalf of our client, a law firm in Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of assigned attorneys.

Hybrid: 8 days onsite a month with Wednesday as an anchor day.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys
• Handle communication with clients
• Prepare pleadings and deposition and hearing binders.
• Handle logistics for trial team leading up to, during, and after trial.
• Proficient in File and ServExpress as well as CM/ECF and PACER.
• File and serve pleadings/discovery in state and federal actions.
• Calendar internal and external meetings on behalf of the attorneys
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED
• 5 years litigation experience

ELS Consilio, LLC Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions, for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a defense litigation attorney to join their Wilmington, DE team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience. General liability, professional liability or toxic tort defense litigation experience is preferred.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in DE.

Competitive base salary 120k to 175k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Prominent national law firm is in need of a Litigation Practice Assistant for the Wilmington, Delaware office.

The Litigation Practice Assistant will:

-Have 3+ years of relevant Delaware paralegal experience

-Support 5 attorneys

-Draft various legal documents and correspondence

-Handle e-filing with local, state, and federal courts

Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a defense litigation attorney to join their Wilmington, DE team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience. General liability or professional liability defense litigation experience is preferred but not required.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in PA, NJ or DE

Competitive base salary 100k to 175k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Innovative Driven is currently seeking an Associate Attorney (Commercial Litigation) to join a growing law firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work from Wilmington/Lewes, DE in the corporate and commercial litigation practice area.

The ideal candidate will have at 1-3+ years of Commercial/Business experience, but the firm is open to considering candidates with litigation experience from other sectors.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a dynamic and busy law practice! The role is hybrid, with 3 days onsite in Wilmington/Lewes, DE 2 days remote!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting/reviewing/responding to discovery documents
• Conducting and/or defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Motion practice
• Performing research

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to Delaware bar
• 1-3+ years of litigation experience is required
• Chancery experience preferred