Paralegal

Job Description

The Paralegal will support attorneys in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, and related transactional matters.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

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• Prepare and electronically file bankruptcy and litigation documents through ECF, including proofs of claim, notices of appearance, schedules of assets and liabilities, motions, and pleadings.
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• Support Chapter 11 bankruptcies, restructurings, asset sales, and debtor reorganizations.
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• Assist with creditors' rights matters, including foreclosures, receiverships, collections, garnishments, judgment liens, bank attachments, and other judgment enforcement proceedings.
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• Manage discovery, document production, e-discovery, and trial preparation.
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• Conduct lien searches, review UCC filings, and assist with transactional due diligence.
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• Coordinate with clients, courts, financial advisors, and opposing counsel.
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Paralegal Requirements:

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• High School Diploma/GED required with higher education in Paralegal or Legal Studies preferred.
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• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
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• Experience supporting Chapter 11 business bankruptcies preferred.
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• Experience preparing and filing bankruptcy documents through ECF, including proofs of claim, notices of appearance, and schedules of assets and liabilities.
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• Creditors' rights experience, including judgment enforcement and collection proceedings.
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• Traditional litigation paralegal experience, including discovery and trial support.
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• Familiarity with UCC-1 Financing Statements and lien searches is a plus.
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• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
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