Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – BankruptcyA law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its bankruptcy practice. The ideal candidate will have strong familiarity with federal bankruptcy procedures, court filing requirements, and bankruptcy case management. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple active matters, deadlines, and filings in a fast-paced legal environment.The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support for bankruptcy matters, including preparing and filing legal documents, monitoring active cases, managing deadlines, coordinating with clients and external parties, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day case operations.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, process, and file bankruptcy-related documentsAssist with bankruptcy filings and electronic court submissions through federal bankruptcy court systemsGather and organize information from creditors, debtors, trustees, and court personnelPrepare, review, and file proofs of claimMaintain case files and monitor matters through electronic case management platformsCalendar and track bankruptcy deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, response deadlines, and filing requirementsReview documents for accuracy, formatting, completeness, and compliance with court requirementsPrepare correspondence, reports, legal documents, and other materials as neededAssist attorneys with preparation of exhibits, hearing materials, and meeting documentsCommunicate with clients, courts, vendors, and other parties regarding case-related mattersManage attorney calendars, meetings, conferences, and travel arrangementsCoordinate with internal departments regarding administrative and billing-related mattersSupport general legal administrative functions and maintain organized case workflowsQualifications3+ years of experience working directly in bankruptcy law as a legal assistant or similar legal support roleExperience with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and/or Chapter 13 matters preferredKnowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, court rules, and legal terminologyExperience with electronic filing systems, including PACER and CM/ECFStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systemsFamiliarity with legal research or litigation technology platforms is a plusExcellent proofreading, writing, and document production skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple mattersProfessional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and outside partiesEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or legal training preferredPrior experience supporting bankruptcy attorneys in a law firm environment requiredWork EnvironmentThis is an in-office role within a professional and collaborative legal environment supporting complex bankruptcy matters. Additional hours may be required as business needs arise.