Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy/Litigation Paralegal. This role focuses on commercial bankruptcy matters and offers the option to work virtually or from any firm location.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and trustees with fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, and production related to commercial bankruptcy cases.
- Prepare Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases, including first-day hearing materials such as pleadings, notices, PowerPoints, and demonstratives.
- Manage databases, conduct internet and electronic research, and maintain project folders and electronic files.
- Draft, process, and file bankruptcy-related documents.
- Obtain credit reports and assist in drafting Proofs of Claim.
- Regularly review case documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare hearing notebooks containing motions, applications, notices, orders, and exhibits.
- Assist with mailings related to bankruptcy cases.
- Participate in internal continuing legal education (CLE) sessions.
- Anticipate attorney needs and provide proactive support.
- Mentor Paralegal Assistants or junior Paralegals as needed.
- Stay informed about developments in the paralegal profession.
- Utilize and implement legal AI tools and adapt to new technologies.
- Meet an annual billable hour target of 1,500.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working directly with commercial bankruptcy attorneys in a law firm or similar professional environment.
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Significant substantive legal experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional and courteous interaction with clients and colleagues; professional appearance required.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Efficient and accurate work production with high-quality final deliverables.
- Sound judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to build strong client relationships through responsiveness.
- Reliability and commitment to delivering on responsibilities.
- Experience working independently without supervision.
- Clear, concise, and confident communication tailored to audience needs.
- Commitment to superior service for internal and external customers.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are:
- California: $86,000 - $139,000
- Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
- Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
- Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
- Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
- Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
- New York: $66,000 - $125,000
- Washington State: $88,000 - $134,000
- Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000
Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.
Location
This position is open to candidates working virtually or from any firm location across the United States.
This description outlines the general duties and requirements of the role and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume when applying.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Principal applicants only.