Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced bankruptcy paralegal in our Wilmington, Delaware, office. This position is responsible for preparing and filing legal documentation in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate has five or more years of experience handling bankruptcy matters in a mid- to large-sized law firm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiarity with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc., and ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Prepare, file, and serve documents with state and federal courts through CM/ECF and File & ServeXpress.
• Prepare and file state and federal legal documents such as summonses, briefs, motions, responses, agendas, fee applications, proofs of claim, demand letters, bankruptcy petitions and other first-day pleadings, schedules and SOFAs, and discovery-related pleadings for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
• Assist with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on the internet and private search engines such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Conduct research and prepare information for various evidentiary hearings in state and federal court cases.
• Collect, organize, and maintain discovery and research files.
• Prepare documents and responses to various discovery demands.
• Prepare for and attend trials, hearings, and depositions to support and assist the attorneys.
• Conduct UCC searches and real property searches to determine status of liens on property and/or equipment.
• Research public documents, including but not limited to retrieving UCCs, court records, Dun & Bradstreet reports, and Secretary of State filings.
• Investigate, draft and file necessary documentation for foreign judgment collections.
• Maintain calendars of critical case deadlines, and service lists and master case contact lists.
• Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis.
• Handle routine calls and correspondence to and from creditors, creditors’ committee chairperson and members, attorneys, trustees, debtors, clients, and the courts.
• File correspondence and legal documents in the office document management system.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred, plus five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to electronically file documents with state and federal courts, including familiarity with PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), the CM/ECF system, and File & ServeXpress.
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to shifting deadlines and/or strict deadlines, with the willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are imperative.
• Excellent client service is expected.