Debbie Chase

Litigation Paralegal at Bayard, P.A.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Newark, Delaware, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Notary Public
    SECRETARY OF STATE, Delaware
    Aug, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Paralegal
    Widener University School of Law
    May, 1999
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Bayard, P.A.
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Litigation Paralegal
      • Nov 2020 - Present

      • Supported a team of 12 attorneys in the areas of corporate and complex intellectual property litigation. • Draft and file pleadings, motions, and varied court documents. • Maintain Litigation and Attorney Calendars • Researched legal issues using Westlaw and the internet. Highlights: • Extensive experience filing documents with Delaware Chancery Court and Delaware U.S. District Court • Organized witness, discovery, pleading, trial, and exhibit binders for use at trial and depositions. Show less

  • Equivity VA
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Virtual Paralegal
      • Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

      • Provide virtual support to a team of 10 attorneys in the areas of Medicaid eligibility, civil litigation, and elder care law. • Prepare detailed responses to requests for information from various state agencies. • Manage and resolve complex situations and client concerns by phone, email, and in person. • Draft and file pleadings, motions, and varied court documents. • Conduct legal research using Westlaw and the internet. Highlights: • Effectively prevented a client’s departure from the firm by providing excellent service and restoring a positive work relationship. • Filed 4 appellate cases that resulted in a win for clients. • Gained strong expertise in preparation of fair hearing briefs. Show less

  • Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
    • Wilmington, Delaware
    • Paralegal
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2020

      • Supported a team of 31 attorneys in the areas of corporate and complex intellectual property litigation. • Reviewed documents for responsiveness or privilege, and organized for production. • Researched legal issues using Westlaw and the internet. Highlights: • Helped prepare and successfully file an amicus brief with the Delaware State Supreme Court. • Organized witness, discovery, pleading, trial, and exhibit binders for use at trial and depositions. • Supported a team of 31 attorneys in the areas of corporate and complex intellectual property litigation. • Reviewed documents for responsiveness or privilege, and organized for production. • Researched legal issues using Westlaw and the internet. Highlights: • Helped prepare and successfully file an amicus brief with the Delaware State Supreme Court. • Organized witness, discovery, pleading, trial, and exhibit binders for use at trial and depositions.

  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
    • Wilmington, Delaware, United States
    • Senior Paralegal
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

      • Provided critical support to a team of 7 attorneys. • Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, trial, and exhibit binders for oral argument and depositions. • Researched legal questions and issues using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and the internet. Highlights: • Drafted discovery responses and various court motions. • Prepared foreclosure documents. • Efficiently and accurately maintained attorneys’ master case calendar. • Provided critical support to a team of 7 attorneys. • Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, trial, and exhibit binders for oral argument and depositions. • Researched legal questions and issues using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and the internet. Highlights: • Drafted discovery responses and various court motions. • Prepared foreclosure documents. • Efficiently and accurately maintained attorneys’ master case calendar.

  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Coordinator
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

      • Liaised with attorneys and other departments to resolve daily administrative and operational problems. • Trained staff on all office systems, databases, policies, and procedures. • Guided and supported all administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development. • Supervised a staff of 10. Highlight: • Managed setup for opening of firm’s Delaware office in 2005, and relocation of office in 2006 to accommodate rapid growth. • Coordinated with movers and vendors in setting up office furniture, equipment, files, and phone system. Show less

Education

  • Widener University School of Law, Wilmington DE, Paralegal
    Certificate, Paralegal Studies
    2000 - 2001
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
    1992 - 1996

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