Research on Potential Employers

1. May & Perza, P.A. 34 The Green, Dover DE 19901

Contact: Adam Perza (302) 736-1776
Possible Positions- Legal Assistant and Paralegal: As a legal assistant or paralegal
working at this firm, I would be expected to compile and organize new client information
as well as enter it into the computer system, perform conflict checks, accept payment
from clients, prepare client files, collect needed information from relevant persons in
aiding the resolution of the file, answer phone calls and direct the caller to the appropriate
employee, prepare clients for court, take notes in court for the attorneys, and more.
Facts:
a. General Practice Law Firm
b. Specializes in the areas of civil litigation, family law, municipal law, residential and
commercial real estate law, will & estate planning, and bankruptcy
c. The firm consists of three attorneys: Mitch May, Adam Perza, and Melissa
Hutchinson
d. Clients include persons who are seeking legal representation by well trained and
qualified individuals who can assist them in making the best possible choices in
regards to their personal problem for which they are seeking the representation
e. Competitors include other nearby law firms who practice in the same areas of law:
Curley, Dodge & Funk, Benton Law, P.A., Schwartz & Schwartz, and more.
2. Curley, Dodge & Funk, LLC- 250 Beiser Blvd, Suite 202, Dover DE 19904
Contact: Alexander Funk (302) 674-5400
Possible Positions- Legal Assistant and Paralegal: As a legal assistant or paralegal
working at this firm, I would be expected to compile and organize new client information
as well as enter it into the computer system, perform conflict checks, accept payment
from clients, prepare client files, collect needed information from relevant persons in
aiding the resolution of the file, answer phone calls and direct the caller to the appropriate
employee, prepare clients for court, take notes in court for the attorneys, and more.
Facts:
a. General Practice Law Firm
b. Specializes in the areas of family law, residential and commercial real estate law,
criminal law, DUI defense, personal injury law, and medical malpractice law
c. Named Top Lawyer firm by Delaware Today Magazine
d. Named Top Ten firms in the United States by the National Academy of Criminal
Defense Attorneys
e. Firm consists of six attorneys: Edward Curley, Gary Dodge, Alexander Funk, Pat
Gallagher, Erin Fitzgerald, and Laura Willis
3. Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.- 414 S State St., Dover DE 19901
Contact: Walt Schmittinger (302) 674-0140
Possible Positions- Legal Assistant and Paralegal: As a legal assistant or paralegal
working at this firm, I would be expected to compile and organize new client information
as well as enter it into the computer system, perform conflict checks, accept payment
 from clients, prepare client files, collect needed information from relevant persons in
aiding the resolution of the file, answer phone calls and direct the caller to the appropriate
employee, prepare clients for court, take notes in court for the attorneys, and more.
Facts:
a. Oldest law firm in Kent County, Delaware
b. Has three different office locations in Dover, Middletown, and Rehoboth Beach
c. Consists of 15 practicing attorneys and a 50 person support staff
d. Mostly paper office- because the firm is so old, they have chosen to avoid attempts to
turn into a paperless office
e. Areas of practice include personal injury law, workers compensation law, criminal
law, litigation, bankruptcy, corporate and administrative law, appellate practice, real
estate law, and more.
4. The Malmberg Firm, LLC- One Clubhouse Drive, Wyoming DE 19934
Contact: Connie Malmberg or Sarah Shaner (302) 672- 5600
Possible Positions- Legal Assistant and Paralegal: As a legal assistant or paralegal
working at this firm, I would be expected to compile and organize new client information
as well as enter it into the computer system, perform conflict checks, accept payment
from clients, prepare client files, collect needed information from relevant persons in
aiding the resolution of the file, answer phone calls and direct the caller to the appropriate
employee, prepare clients for court, take notes in court for the attorneys, and more.
Facts:
a. Firm consists of two attorneys: Young Malmberg and Howard Malmberg, III
Constantine
b. Areas of practice include real estate law, business, corporate and incorporation law,
and civil litigation
c. Clients include persons who are seeking legal representation by well trained and
qualified individuals who can assist them in making the best possible choices in
regards to their personal problem for which they are seeking the representation
d. Competitors include other nearby law firms who practice in the same areas of law:
Curley, Dodge & Funk, Benton Law, P.A., Schwartz & Schwartz, and more
e. The company was originally founded in 1993
5. Schwartz & Schwartz- 1140 S State St., Dover DE 19901
Contact: Scott Smith (302) 678-8700
Possible Positions- Legal Assistant and Paralegal: As a legal assistant or paralegal
working at this firm, I would be expected to compile and organize new client information
as well as enter it into the computer system, perform conflict checks, accept payment
from clients, prepare client files, collect needed information from relevant persons in
aiding the resolution of the file, answer phone calls and direct the caller to the appropriate
employee, prepare clients for court, take notes in court for the attorneys, and more.
Facts:
a. Areas of practice include personal injury law, including wrongful death lawsuits,
workers compensation, and personal/vehicular accident lawsuits
b. The firm also practices in the areas of criminal law, real estate law, corporate and
business litigation, appellate litigation, and labor and employment litigation
c. The firm consists of seven attorneys: Robert Collins, II, Benjamin Schwartz, Steven
Schwartz, Scott Smith, Joseph Stanley, James Miller, and R. Mark Taneyhill
d. Clients include persons who are seeking legal representation by well trained and
qualified individuals who can assist them in making the best possible choices in
regards to their personal problem for which they are seeking the representation
e. Competitors include other nearby law firms who practice in the same areas of law:
Curley, Dodge & Funk, Benton Law, P.A., Schwartz & Schwartz, and more