Litigation Paralegal — Bankruptcy

Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support a growing bankruptcy and insolvency practice led by a senior partner. This role provides substantive support throughout all phases of complex bankruptcy matters, including federal court filings, case management, document preparation, claims administration, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate has recent hands‑on bankruptcy experience, exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced law firm environment. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, and other legal documents in federal bankruptcy courts using PACER/CM-ECF. Manage bankruptcy case files, monitor deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, and filing requirements while ensuring compliance with federal and local bankruptcy rules. Gather information from creditors, debtors, trustees, court personnel, and other parties while coordinating ongoing case activity and maintaining organized electronic files. Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and bankruptcy‑related documents while preparing exhibits and hearing materials for court proceedings. Conduct substantive bankruptcy case support, including reviewing credit reports, preparing claims documentation, and assisting attorneys throughout Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and Chapter13 matters. Collaborate with attorneys, finance, operations, vendors, and clients regarding billing, document management, case updates, and day‑to‑day practice support. Qualifications 5+ years of recent bankruptcy paralegal experience within a law firm environment. Paralegal certificate required. Strong knowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, local bankruptcy rules, PACER/CM-ECF, bankruptcy calendaring, and court filing procedures. Experience supporting Chapter7, Chapter11, SubchapterV, and/or Chapter13 bankruptcy matters preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal document management systems, and legal research platforms; familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, CSDisco, or Everlaw is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation ranging from $124,000–$145,000 annually (DOE) plus a $10,000 sign‑on bonus (prorated based on start date). Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for long‑term career growth and professional development. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 The Bronx