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Commercial Litigation Paralegal (Part-Time)
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor is seeking motivated and experienced candidates with strong technology aptitude and an interest in technology and litigation to fill a part-time Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant position in our Commercial Litigation section. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 3:00 or 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, for a total of 15-20 hours per week. The position has opportunity for substantial growth.
Qualified candidates will have strong technology aptitude and skills, proficiency (or aptitude to gain proficiency) with court filings (especially through PACER), MS Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; will be highly motivated, organized, dependable and have excellent attention to detail; will possess demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Additional requirements for the position are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree (for a title of Paralegal) or Associate’s degree (for a title of Legal Assistant). Alternatively, must be on a path to a degree in college;
- Previous litigation experience strongly preferred;
- Excellent technology skills and aptitude;
- Motivated self-starter, with ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills, organizational skills and good judgment;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines;
- Availability for overtime after hours and weekends to meet case demands;
- Ability to learn quickly and eagerly.
We provide competitive pay and a professional environment with numerous opportunities for experience and growth.
To be considered, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements (required) to [email protected].
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Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, a large Delaware law firm with its headquarters in the heart of Wilmington on Rodney Square, is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate section.
At Young Conaway, you will find a beautiful facility in the heart of Rodney Square; and a dynamic and friendly professional environment with ample opportunity for experience, development and growth.
This is a hybrid position incorporating duties and responsibilities of a Legal Administrative Assistant and Paralegal. You will provide dedicated support to multiple attorneys as an LAA and various and multiple case support as a Paralegal.
This is an on-site, non-exempt position. Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with one hour for lunch. On-call and overtime availability and flexibility is required. At this time, hybrid work is available on Mondays and Fridays.
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skill level and experience; excellent comprehensive benefits package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental & vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off; and exceptional opportunities for training, experience, growth, and advancement.
To apply for the position, please submit your resume, writing/editing sample and cover letter with your salary expectations (required) to [email protected].
Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Handling client billing and maintaining records of billing guidelines, balances, and deadlines
- Enter attorneys’ time
- Format, edit briefs; input TOAs and TOCs
- Make hotel and flight reservations
- Reserve conference rooms and make arrangements for the visitors, including ordering meals, and catering to various requests
- File attorneys’ emails in the DMS (Document Management System)
- Coordinate and make copies; put together binders
- Create check requests
- Distribute Key Decision books
- Create shells for documents
- Prepare, e-file and serve pleadings and all related documents to be filed with the Court and maintain the file docket in each assigned case
- Prepare and serve discovery, work efficiently in the e-discovery database system
- Submit requests to the e-discovery system and provide follow-up and updates
- Monitor all activity in assigned cases and respond accordingly, i.e. calendaring, updates to distribution lists, etc.
- Draft correspondence to Court, and routine documents that are filed with the Court
- Conduct research
- Assist attorneys and other paralegals in preparation for trials and provide trial support
- Maintain case calendar
- Prepare and maintain case and document files, to include submitting File Opening Memos and closing requested client/matters.
- Provide back up to daytime paralegals with projects, Court filings and trial preparations
- Prepare, file and serve pleadings
- Coordinate shareholder notices, audit notices, delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action(s)
- Develop computer proficiency with all applications required by the job, to include, but not limited to: File&Serve Xpress, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF Docs, Adobe, iManage filing system, Intapp time entry, Intapp conflict check system, e-discovery databases
- Type and proofread legal documents, memoranda, correspondence, forms
- Attend to Corporate calendar, and assigned attorney’s calendars; make appointments and reservations
- Answer phones, take messages or transfer phone calls into attorney’s voice-mail, transcribe messages, if needed
- Document production; typing from handwritten copies, tapes and voice-mails
- Send faxes, make copies, send mail by Federal Express and Certified Mail
- Transfer calls and set up conference calls
- Search for addresses, phone numbers and other relevant case information in Outlook and document management system
- Bring things into the system and send e-mails with more than one attachment
- Assist with overflow work when needed and any other duties as assigned
- Assist in other sections if requested, on an as-needed basis
Requirements:
- College degree required; previous administrative experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Excellent technology skills, including experience working with tables of content and authority, and aptitude; strong typing and proofreading skills
- Ability to learn quickly and eagerly and possessing aptitude to assist with filings and handle paralegal tasks
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; team player attitude is a must
- Self-starter and motivated; flexible and dependable
- Availability for overtime after hours and weekends
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We offer a beautiful facility; a competitive salary commensurate with skill level and experience; and excellent benefit package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental & vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off.
To apply for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to [email protected].
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Intellectual Property Associates
Young Conaway is seeking mid-level associates to join its expanding intellectual property litigation practice.
Associates will provide a broad range of intellectual property and trademark enforcement services to national and international corporate clients before Delaware’s federal and state courts. Ideal candidates should have experience in all phases of litigation including motion practice, oral advocacy and eDiscovery. Candidates do not need to be patent bar eligible, but should have a demonstrated interest in intellectual property litigation. Delaware bar admission is preferred, but candidates willing to take the Delaware Bar Exam will also be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and writing sample to Stacey Funk, Legal Recruiting Coordinator, at [email protected].
Business Transactions Associates
Young Conaway is seeking mid-level to senior level associates to join its expanding business planning and tax practice.
Associates will work on a wide variety of complex and challenging matters for local, national, and international clients. Ideal candidates should have experience in negotiating and documenting merger and sale transactions, complex financial arrangements, entity organizational documents (including limited liability company agreements and stockholders agreements), and general business contracts. Delaware bar admission is preferred, but candidates willing to take the Delaware Bar Exam will also be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and writing sample to Stacey Funk, Legal Recruiting Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Young Conaway is seeking a mid-level associate to join its expanding corporate litigation and counseling practice.
Associates will work on a wide variety of complex and challenging matters including M&A litigation, derivative suits, control disputes, alternative entity disputes, and proceedings brought pursuant to Delaware statutory provisions, primarily in the Court of Chancery, but also in other Delaware state and federal courts. Ideal candidates should have experience in all phases of litigation including motion practice, oral advocacy and eDiscovery. Delaware bar admission is preferred, but candidates willing to take the Delaware Bar Exam will also be considered.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and writing sample to Stacey Funk, Legal Recruiting Coordinator, at [email protected].
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