Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Bankruptcy

Overview

This role supports bankruptcy attorneys with legal and case-management tasks in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and preparation of legal pleadings for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases.
• Monitor cases through court dockets to ensure all court deadlines are met.
• Keep case management systems and client communication systems updated with current case status.
• Communicate with outside parties throughout the bankruptcy process.
• Develop and maintain professional, congenial relationships with business associates and clients.
• Provide exceptional customer service at every level of client interaction.
• Support attorneys as needed in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal Certification preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in an office setting preferred; prior legal support or bankruptcy experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to navigate and multitask across multiple systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• High-level proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior legal support experience.
• Prior bankruptcy experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 paid company holidays and birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options, including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities

Location

Not specified in the provided description.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, general business hours.