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. PERKS: Competitive compensation ranging from $124,000–$145,000 annually DOE + $10k 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 Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a newly expanded practice group 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 Chapter 13 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 Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and/or Chapter 13 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 AND BENEFITS: This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $124,000–$145,000 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. Fully onsite opportunity based in Sherman Oaks, California. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scion Legal Staffing