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 supports attorneys and trustees with fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, case management, and client service. The position is open for remote work or at any firm location.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases, including first-day hearing preparation, pleadings, noticing, and presentation materials.
- Develop proficiency in database management, electronic research, and electronic file maintenance.
- 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 with relevant materials such as motions, notices, orders, and exhibits.
- Manage mailings related to bankruptcy cases as needed.
- Participate in internal continuing legal education (CLE) sessions.
- Anticipate attorney needs and provide proactive support.
- Mentor junior paralegals or paralegal assistants as required.
- Stay updated on 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 substitute for formal education at management discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional and courteous interaction with clients and colleagues; professional appearance required.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business needs.
- Efficient and accurate work production with high-quality final deliverables.
- Sound judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
- High 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 thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Capability to independently manage key duties 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
This salary does not include discretionary bonuses, which are non-guaranteed 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 for remote work or at any of the firm's multiple U.S. locations.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Principal applicants only.