Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary: Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP seeks a full-time Paralegal to support its Bankruptcy practice group. The successful candidate for the role will be technologically savvy, have an intellectual curiosity for the law, and will work well under pressure in a team setting. This individual will proactively seek out ways to bring broad support and greater efficiencies to a fast-paced, sophisticated practice.

Core Responsibilities:

• Compiling, preparing and summarizing written materials for use by attorneys in all phases of bankruptcy litigation;
• Drafting of routine court documents for attorney review and approval;
• Preparation of pleadings and other docketed material for service and filing, with a particular emphasis on electronic filing of documents using the Bankruptcy Court’s CM/ECF system and related filing platforms;
• Maintaining case files and tracking/managing document discovery;
• Updating and otherwise managing attorney calendars with particular attention to court dates and other relevant case-related deadlines;
• Indexing, tracking and otherwise controlling exhibits and other materials for depositions, hearings or trials;
• Performing general administrative support functions as needed to meet deadlines and further the objectives of the practice group.

Required Education and Experience:

• 2-5 years of Delaware Bankruptcy Paralegal experience is required;
• Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of business software products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Team-focused: willing to perform any level of support task in order to meet the needs of the practice group as a whole
• Technologically savvy: able to quickly master various software programs (e.g., court filing software, law firm billing and time-entry software, legal/business research platforms)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of audiences, including Firm leadership and court personnel
• Availability to meet the needs of a busy litigation practice, including regular overtime work when necessary to meet client and court deadlines
• Self-motivated; strong ability to anticipate issues proactively and deliver a high degree of customer service
• Proven track record of reliability and responsibility
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Jessica Tomb, jtomb@morrisnichols.com