TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL PARALEGAL

Insolvency/Commercial Bankruptcy Paralegal Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Bankruptcy/ Litigation Paralegal position. This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

Seeking an Insolvency/Commercial Bankruptcy Paralegal to provide assistance to attorneys/trustees in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. This position will be focused on commercial bankruptcy matters and the ideal applicant will demonstrate deep expertise in commercial bankruptcy.

Provide substantial assistance in preparing Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases; assistance with preparing for first-day hearings including pleading preparation, noticing, and preparation of related PowerPoints and demonstratives.

Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.

Assist with drafting, processing, and filing bankruptcy-related documents.

Obtain credit reports and assist with writing Proofs of Claim.

Review case documents regularly to ensure accuracy and completion.

Assist in preparation of hearing notebooks containing relevant materials including motion/application, notice, order and exhibits.

Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed.

Stay informed of developments in Paralegal industry.

Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI

Meet annual billable hour target of 1,500.

Minimum of 10 years' experience working directly with commercial bankruptcy attorneys in a law firm or similar professional setting.

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Managing Director.

ability to produce quality final work product.

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.

Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.

The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The above salary does not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.