Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

POSITION OVERVIEW Our client is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to support a growing bankruptcy and insolvency practice led by a senior partner. This fully onsite opportunity is based in Sherman Oaks, California and provides comprehensive legal and administrative support throughout all phases of complex bankruptcy matters, including case management, federal court filings, calendaring, document preparation, and client communication. The ideal candidate has recent experience supporting bankruptcy attorneys, exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced law firm environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, proofread, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, and other legal documents in federal bankruptcy courts using PACER/CM-ECF. Manage attorney calendars, court hearings, filing deadlines, claims bar dates, meetings, travel arrangements, and other practice‑related scheduling. Monitor bankruptcy matters, maintain electronic case files, gather information from clients, creditors, trustees, and court personnel, and coordinate ongoing case activity. Draft routine correspondence, reports, memoranda, and client communications while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with bankruptcy procedures. Prepare exhibits, hearing materials, and court filing packages while maintaining organized document management systems and litigation files. Coordinate with attorneys, finance, operations, vendors, and clients regarding billing, document production, administrative support, and day‑to‑day practice management. QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of recent legal assistant experience supporting bankruptcy attorneys within a law firm environment. Strong knowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, local bankruptcy rules, PACER/CM-ECF, calendaring, and bankruptcy court filings. Experience supporting Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and/or Chapter 13 matters preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal technology; familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, CSDisco, or Everlaw is a plus. Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus (prorated based on start date). The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for long‑term career growth, and professional development. EEO STATEMENT Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value. #J-18808-Ljbffr