Systems Administrator
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing existing systems and infrastructure of the Firm. This role reports to the Chief Information Officer.
Hours are 9:00am – 5:30pm and is on a hybrid schedule (four days in the office, one day remote).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee server maintenance and operations. This includes updating and maintaining the health and performance of firm’s systems.
- Maintain and implement firm systems, including servers and infrastructure. Work with others in the department to ensure system architecture components function seamlessly.
- Maintain account access management and group policy. Previous experience with and understanding of Active Directory is required.
- Monitor and test backup and restore functionality of firm data to ensure procedures are consistently followed and improved.
- Test and enhance disaster recovery procedures for existing and future systems. Perform recurring failover tests with others in the department.
- Ensure overall system and sever uptime, availability, and reliability.
- System monitoring and maintenance, including configuration and best practice deployment.
- Maintain existing ISO27001 certification with IS department team.
- Work with 3rd parties as needed for projects, support, and maintenance.
- Assist with Policy and Procedure development.
- Maintain up-to-date network documentation.
- Perform daily monitoring of logs, alerts, and other events of note.
- Troubleshoot and maintain remote connectivity for users.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and initiate action. Good problem-solving skills are also required.
- Thorough knowledge of complex information systems management as normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science, or the equivalent experience.
- Minimum three years of experience in information systems administration. Certification requirements vary and a willingness to continue certification tracks is desired.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively and efficiently to attorneys, managers staff and vendors – along with the ability to approach both technical and non-technical audiences, maintain effective relationships with the above in person, by e-mail, telephone, or remote.
- Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with IS department to perform the same.
- Experience with VMware Virtualization, Cisco Infrastructure, and Windows Server administration is preferred.
- Knowledge of enterprise applications such as Exchange, SQL, and Active Directory
- Attention to detail and willingness to update and maintain documentation.
For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to: Admincareers@rlf.com.
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks an exceptional paralegal for its Bankruptcy team in Wilmington, DE. The standard hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm. This position offers a hybrid schedule after training is complete. (Current hybrid schedule is remote on Fridays).
This position’s responsibilities would include:
- Working collaboratively with attorneys and other staff to ensure our clients and co-counsel receive outstanding service and attention;
- Assisting with new case filings, working closely with others as appropriate: preparing, drafting, e-filing and service of documents; monitoring cases; maintaining case calendars; assisting counsel with hearing preparation, etc.;
- E-filing using CM/ECF in the Bankruptcy Court and District Court;
- Communicating with counsel and potential creditors; and
- Flexibility in work routine and to work overtime where required as a member of a paralegal team. Overtime responsibilities typically involve one or two evenings per week, and as otherwise required by the necessities of an assigned case.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in e-filing using CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous deadlines/projects;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (to include Word and Excel) and Adobe (to include Adobe Standard and/or Adobe Pro);
- Ability to deal with interruptions and multiple pressures;
- Ability to work in a team environment; and
- Undergraduate degree and paralegal certificate, with at least three (3) years of work as a Bankruptcy paralegal is required.
If you have a strong customer service and team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today!
Client Billing Specialist (Corporate Trust & Agencies Department)
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks an exceptional Client Billing Specialist for its Corporate Trust & Agencies Department in Wilmington, DE. The standard hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm. This position offers a hybrid schedule after training is complete. (Current hybrid schedule is remote on Fridays).
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with legal staff and various administrative functions within the firm, including finance, administration, marketing, conflicts, and IT.
- Work with attorneys and administrative assistants to organize and manage matters in accordance with client requirements, eBilling guidelines, and pricing arrangements.
- Partner with billing and accounts receivable professionals to ensure proper setup of billing/payor contacts, eBilling settings, and other financial system coding.
- Assist with projects to improve processes as they relate to legal and business operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain open and proactive communication with supervisor and team members, providing regular updates on billing activities, progress and any issues that arise. Work closely with supervisor to ensure priorities are aligned, deadlines are met, and challenges are addressed promptly.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business-related field is preferred.
- At least 3 years’ work experience, with 1-3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
- Strong organizational and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with being a strong team player and exhibiting a professional demeanor.
- Strong technology skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook, and the ability to create, edit, and present complex data, analyses, and reports.
- Anticipate work needs and organize accordingly; follow through with minimal direction and follow up independently.
- Ability to multi-task, use time efficiently and perform under tight deadlines and in a fast paced and changing work environment; successfully prioritize and adapt to changing demands.
- Flexibility to adjust to business demands.
If you have a strong customer service and team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today!
Human Resources Assistant
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a Human Resources Assistant for our Human Resources & Administrative team in Wilmington, DE. The Human Resources Assistant serves in a support role for the HR department. The role interacts with members of the HR and administrative teams, as well as with employees helping them resolve HR issues. This position will provide integral administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office, one day remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This role will provide a wide variety of HR and administrative tasks, which includes:
- Provide a high level of customer service and support to employees, with confidentiality;
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and events;
- Maintain databases, calendars and spreadsheets;
- Maintain effective relationships with other support departments, team members and vendors;
- Assist in the firm’s non-attorney on-boarding efforts;
- Coordinates the firm’s Leave of Absence, Workers Compensation, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability programs including enrollment, claims, records and compliance;
- Display tact, diplomacy, professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with employees, human resources data and information (written and verbal), and related inquiries;
- Assist with the coordination of training, special events and new hire orientation;
- Provide recruiting support by submitting online job postings and scheduling job interviews;
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources and some law firm, professional services or corporate environment experience preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources is required. SHRM certification is a plus.
- Computer savvy and high competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Dayforce or HR systems experience a plus;
- Attention to detail, high level of organization and ability to multi-task;
- Pro-active and conscientious with a passion for customer service and quality;
- Ability to learn, understand and effectively navigate firm structure to accomplish duties;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrate dependability, initiative and resourcefulness; accept responsibility for compliance with rules and regulations; display considerable flexibility in work routine and reliability to receive and successfully complete all tasks.
- Willingness to be flexible in work routine or work overtime on occasion.
For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to: Admincareers@rlf.com EOE
