Bankruptcy Paralegal

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Bankruptcy Paralegal
The candidate will handle case preparation from beginning to end, maintaining and monitoring court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars. You’ll often prepare drafts of notices, motions, fee applications and proofs of claims, including organization of exhibits; perform online PACER research; prepare deposition notices; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries; remain current in industry trends in Bankruptcy/Restructuring and the legal profession; participate in case strategy meetings; ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney; and handle routine calls and correspondence to creditors, outside attorneys, and clients. Paralegal expertise (5+ years) and ability to assess information and anticipate issues and outcomes to make effective decisions. You have experience with e-filling within the Federal Courts (specifically with both U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S. District Courts). Responsibilities with your strong skills in organization and attention to detail. You understand the need to prioritize when multiple requests are sent in your direction and are able to do so while staying solutions focused. BA/BS required. Paralegal certificate a plus. Mid-size to large law firm experience highly desired. Bankruptcy software used are required. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are required. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

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