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!
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
Hospitality Coordinator
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks an articulate and professional Hospitality Coordinator in the Wilmington Office. This “essential” position supports the delivery of quality services to clients and guests by providing excellent customer service. Additionally, this person collaborates closely with our Hospitality team and others in the Firm in a team-oriented environment. This is a full-time, on-site, position with hours from 9:00am-5:30pm.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with catering, placing food orders and reconciling food receipts/invoices
- Assist Hospitality with setup and breakdown of breakfasts, luncheons, snacks, etc.
- Monitor catering schedule and various mailboxes
- Build professional relationships with clients as well as all employees within the Firm
- Maintain organized appearance and cleanliness of all firm spaces (Trial Suites, RLF Café, conference rooms, kitchens, etc.)
- Crosstrain on various aspects of Hospitality and Reception roles for a basic understanding
Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of hospitality / customer service experience, within a professional office environment is preferred
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills, positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, good judgment & initiative, professionalism
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
- The ability to meet deadlines, handle a high volume of work timely and accurately
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Commitment to excellence
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds.
Please send your cover letter and resume to Admincareers@rlf.com. EOE
Maintenance Assistant
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Wilmington, DE. We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to support our Maintenance Supervisor in various repair and maintenance tasks within our firm, as well as assist other departments as needed.
This position requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team and have excellent communication skills to interact professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and clients. The standard hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday- Friday. This is a 100% on-site essential position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in performing maintenance and repair duties as assigned.
- Execute routine physical labor tasks such as moving furniture, boxes, and trash receptacles.
- Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and perform minor plumbing repairs including replacing water filters and unclogging drains.
- Respond promptly to heating and air conditioning issues; escalate unresolved problems to building management.
- Assist in configuring conference rooms and large conference facilities to meet the firm’s requirements.
- Aid in coordinating furniture deliveries from vendors and manage logistics for internal office moves with outside moving companies.
Skill Requirements:
- Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role.
- Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools preferred.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
- Able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for long stretches during the day.
- Confident and computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- High school diploma required.
- Driver’s license preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Physical demands include lifting heavy objects, bending, kneeling, laying on the floor and standing for extended periods.
- May require occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Please send cover letter and resume to Admincareers@rlf.com. EOE
Discovery Attorney
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, is seeking a Discovery Attorney.
Job Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school as well as at least 5 years of practice experience
- Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in any state/jurisdiction
- Deep understanding of discovery review platforms and experience with Technology Assisted Review (TAR) tools and workflows.
- Discovery project management experience preferred
Job Responsibilities
As a Discovery Attorney, you will join a dedicated team of internal discovery professionals who assist the firm with litigation, government investigations and regulatory requests, including targeted Delaware privilege review, quality control, deposition preparation, trial preparation and general discovery project management.
You will facilitate early case assessment and review by coordinating with the internal attorneys on various matters including high priority and time sensitive matters by conducting key searches, analyzing, and reviewing documents, and providing summaries of critical communications and chronologies.
You will collaborate with other attorneys and document hosting and review vendors, to identify and execute effective and efficient document review methods appropriate to each matter.
You will be a critical component of a litigation team working on high-stakes litigation with the ability to work through complex fact patterns at flexible times.
Compensation
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Merit Bonuses
- 4 weeks’ vacation
- Full Benefits
- Significant opportunity for remote work
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. and not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to our application portal. Please contact Chief Legal Talent Officer Melissa Lennon (lennon@rlf.com) with questions.
Floating Legal Litigation Secretary
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Litigation Secretary to join our professional floating team in Wilmington, DE. The standard hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm and will have a hybrid schedule after training (4 days in office/1 remote).
Qualifications include:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong typing skills (60 wpm)
- Legal secretary, litigation & e-filing (File & Serve and CM/ECF) experience required
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills, positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, good judgment & initiative, professional
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
- The ability to meet deadlines, handle a high volume of work timely and accurately
- The ability to work independently, and in a team environment and move around various practice areas
- Commitment to excellence
If you have a strong customer service and team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today! Please send your cover letter and resume to Admincareers@rlf.com. EOE.
Legal Secretary (Litigation)
Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to join our General Litigation team in Wilmington, DE. The standard hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm and will have a hybrid schedule after training (4 days in office/1 remote).
Qualifications include:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong typing skills (60 wpm)
- Legal secretary, litigation & e-filing (CM/ECF) experience required
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills, positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, good judgment & initiative, professional
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks
- The ability to meet deadlines, handle a high volume of work timely and accurately
- The ability to work independently, and in a team environment and move around various practice areas
- Commitment to excellence
If you have a strong customer service and team philosophy and a dedication to your work, we want to hear from you today! Please send your cover letter and resume to Admincareers@rlf.com. EOE.
