Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal

Industry: Legal

Location (city, state): New York, NY

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $115,000–$125,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM; Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite and Fridays remote

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an established organization with a professional, collaborative work environment and a strong focus on delivering high-quality service. This is an opportunity to join an experienced team and contribute in a role with meaningful responsibility and long-term potential.

Job Description:

The Bankruptcy Paralegal will provide comprehensive support on sophisticated Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructuring matters, working closely with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals. This position is ideal for an experienced bankruptcy paralegal who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of critical case responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, notices, and other court documents while ensuring compliance with applicable filing requirements.
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, local counsel, and other parties to coordinate case-related information, filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Provide day-to-day paralegal support on complex Chapter 11 reorganizations and restructuring matters involving both creditor and debtor representations.
• Review and proofread legal documents, briefs, motions, pleadings, and exhibits, including performing detailed cite-checking and quality control.
• Manage case calendars and docket activity, tracking hearings, filing deadlines, claims dates, bar dates, and other important case milestones.
• Assist attorneys with bankruptcy-related litigation, including adversary proceedings, contested claims, automatic stay matters, and avoidance actions.
• Prepare comprehensive materials for hearings and other proceedings, including exhibits, hearing binders, witness materials, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal and court-related research using PACER, Westlaw, Courtlink, and other applicable research platforms.
• Assist with fee applications, billing, invoices, and other financial or administrative aspects of legal matters.
• Help train and mentor junior paralegals by providing guidance, reviewing work product, and sharing knowledge of bankruptcy procedures and best practices.
• Take ownership of additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the Bankruptcy & Restructuring team.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of bankruptcy paralegal experience, with substantial exposure to Chapter 11 proceedings and restructuring matters.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy procedures, court filings, docket management, claims, adversary proceedings, and hearing preparation.
• Experience supporting both debtor and creditor representations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and high-priority assignments in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking initiative without extensive direction.
• Strong client-service mindset and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other legal professionals.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate or comparable legal education and experience preferred.

Additional Details:

• Occasional after-hours availability may be required based on active matters, filings, hearings, or other time-sensitive needs.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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