Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant for a highly respected, full-service business law firm with a sophisticated bankruptcy and insolvency practice. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in Sherman Oaks, California.

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 role 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.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $80,000-$110,000 annually DOE + $5k sign-on bonus (prorated based on start)
• Opportunity to support a growing bankruptcy and insolvency practice alongside an accomplished senior partner
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial law firm recognized for sophisticated business and commercial legal work
• Comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development
• Fast-moving interview process with immediate opportunity to make an impact in a newly expanded practice group

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:


This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000-$110,000 annually depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to join a collaborative law firm supporting sophisticated bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

HOW TO APPLY:


For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:


Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.


We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.


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, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.


For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.