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Bankruptcy Paralegal
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, the second largest law firm in Delaware, with its headquarters in the heart of Wilmington on Rodney Square, is looking for an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join its dynamic Bankruptcy section and its close-knit team of like-minded para professionals.
The Bankruptcy Paralegal will work with and provide support to the attorneys representing debtors, creditors, committees and other parties in large Chapter 11 cases in Delaware and other jurisdictions. The Bankruptcy Paralegal will draft legal documents; prepare daily docket paper flow; file documents with the courts (including appellate courts) through the CM/ECF system; monitor statutory and other important deadlines; maintain critical dates calendars and coordinate schedules; prepare hearing and trial materials, including hearing agendas and binders; and communicate with other parties in interest.
This is an hourly full-time support staff position (7.5 hours per day/37.5 hours per week), with overtime to be expected and compensated accordingly.
Duties and Daily Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining computer proficiency with all applications required by the job
- Working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and other staff to ensure our clients and co-counsel receive superior service and attention
- Assisting with new case filings, working closely with others as appropriate
- Preparing, drafting, e-filing and serving documents
- Assisting counsel with hearing preparation, etc.
- E-filing using CM/ECF in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and in certain other courts, including outside Delaware
- Communicating with co-counsel and creditors
- Assisting with preparation and e-filing of petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings and drafts
- Coordinating with other professionals and clients to prepare exhibits and documents to be filed
- Preparing fee applications and related materials
- Maintaining case and critical date calendars and working group lists
- Working closely with attorneys and staff (including in other practice groups) on matters related to bankruptcy cases
- Performing searches on various databases and case dockets
Requirements:
- College degree and at least three years of a bankruptcy paralegal experience
- Flexibility and availability for overtime
- Familiarity with local rules of various courts
- Proficiency in e-filing using CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet overlapping deadlines and deal with interruptions and time constraints
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently
At Young Conaway, you will find a beautiful facility and a dynamic and friendly professional environment with ample opportunity for experience, development and growth.
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skill level and experience; excellent comprehensive benefits package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental and vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off.
To apply for the position, please submit your resume and your salary expectations (required) to [email protected].
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Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, a large Delaware law firm with its headquarters in the heart of Wilmington on Rodney Square, is seeking an experienced commercial real estate paralegal to work with attorneys on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters, including those related to commercial financing and conveyancing.
This is a non-exempt, full-time position (7.5 hours per day), with flexibility as to the exact schedule.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Review lenders’ commitment letters and websites for details of transaction and closing requirements
- Prepare closing checklists – must be able to work with tables (used for checklists and other lists)
- Draft and revise documents for purchase and sale, loan, and lease transactions
- Communicate with clients and counsel outside of and within the firm, to clarify terms of transactions or for information needed to draft documents
- Use XpressDox program to draft documents
- Review organizational documents of parties to transactions
- Review purchase and sale agreements and other documents for information
- Use Secretary of State and Recorder of Deeds websites in various locations to obtain information on properties and their owners, and obtain copies of recorded documents
- Search borrowers’ websites for information on property
- Review property title commitments and title exception documents
- Order title searches, prepare title commitments and final title policies
- Record documents electronically, occasionally by hand delivery or mail
- Prepare closing binders using Binder Project pdf program, scan documents if hard copies are received
- Follow up for post-closing items, missing documents, final title insurance policies
- Review property record plans/drawings to obtain information (for example, to determine location of utilities)
- Maintain accurate and timely records of time spent on various matters
- Copy, scan and import documents into document management system, send documents by email, overnight delivery services, certified mail, and hand delivery
- Adjust to changing conditions, workload, procedures and duties
Candidates should possess excellent drafting/writing skills, strong technology skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and superior attention to detail.
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.
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 sample and cover letter with your salary expectations (required) to [email protected].
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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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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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