Bankruptcy Specialist jobs in Harrington, DE

Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks an exceptional paralegal for its Bankruptcy team in Wilmington, DE.

This position’s responsibilities would include:

• Working collaboratively with attorneys and other staff to ensure our clients and co-counsel receive outstanding service and attention;
• Assisting with new case filings, working closely with others as appropriate: preparing, drafting, e-filing and service of documents; monitoring cases; maintaining case calendars; assisting counsel with hearing preparation, etc.;
• E-filing using CM/ECF in the Bankruptcy Court and District Court;
• Communicating with counsel and potential creditors; and
• Flexibility in work routine and to work overtime where required as a member of a paralegal team. Overtime responsibilities typically involve one or two evenings per week, and as otherwise required by the necessities of an assigned case.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in e-filing using CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous deadlines/projects;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (to include Word and Excel) and Adobe (to include Adobe Standard and/or Adobe Pro);
• Ability to deal with interruptions and multiple pressures;
• Ability to work in a team environment; and
• Undergraduate degree and paralegal certificate, with at least three (3) years of work as a Bankruptcy paralegal is required.

Temporary Covid-19 Specifications:

• The Firm follows cleaning and social distancing protocols recommended by public health authorities and provides Personal Protective Equipment.
• The Firm requires all employees to be vaccinated.

If you have a strong customer service and team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person