The Chapter 11 practice group of a small but busy law firm is seeking a temporary part-time paralegal with Chapter 11 bankruptcy experience in Delaware debtor and committee cases. The schedule for this position is flexible, working primarily from home with occasional visits to the Firm’s downtown Wilmington office for document preparation and related tasks. Hours may vary but are expected to be between 20 and 30 hours per week. Depending upon the symbiosis between employer and employee and the longevity of the workload, this position has the potential to become permanent and/or full-time. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and final fee applications for the firm and for co-professionals, and preparing the attorneys for fee-related hearings • Administering conflicts procedures for firm’s Chapter 11 cases • Preparing agendas, hearing binders, CNO binders, and related matters • Preparing CNO’s and certifications of counsel for filing and service • Electronic filing in Delaware and other jurisdictions with CM/ECF or Lexis File-and-Serve • Document management in specified debtor- and committee-cases • Maintaining 2002-lists • Supervising and/or assisting with service of filed pleadings and papers • Calendar management for responsible attorneys • Management of claims processes • Management of preference litigation processes • Preparation of bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs • Preparation of monthly operating reports • Communicating with co-counsel and other parties in the case about a variety of issues • Occasionally working extra hours or late hours, depending upon the demands of a particular case, at the instruction from the responsible attorney • Performing most of your own clerical work, including typing, copying, and mailing • Performing such other tasks, including but not limited to preparing such legal documents, as the responsible attorneys may instruct Education, Experience and Skills Required: • Minimum one (1) year experience as a bankruptcy paralegal in a Delaware law firm representing clients in a commercial context • Minimum one (1) year experience preparing fee applications in Delaware bankruptcy cases • High school diploma or equivalent. • Thorough knowledge and experience in Delaware bankruptcy court rules and chambers procedures with respect to commercial bankruptcy cases • Paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred. • Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat required. Must also be familiar with the basics of file transfers in a Windows environment • Proficiency with CM/ECF required. Experience with Lexis File-and-Serve a plus • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment • Experience with timekeeping required • Excellent telephone etiquette and command of the English language • Capable of working individually and as part of a team Other • You must have high-speed internet (not separately reimbursed) Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; and sit; walk up & down stairs frequently; use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A LEARN-AS-YOU-GO POSITION. CANDIDATES WITHOUT ACTUAL EXPERIENCE AS A PARALEGAL IN DELAWARE CHAPTER 11 CASES NEED NOT APPLY. Location: Wilmington, DE Compensation: In your cover letter, please address why you are available for a temporary basis, how long you are available, and what your hourly wage requirements are. Telecommuting is ok. This is a part-time job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. delaware