Senior Paralegal - Remote/Flex

Senior Restructuring & Bankruptcy Paralegal
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Our client is a leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal to support its nationally recognized Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency Practice. This position will work closely with attorneys on complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, distressed acquisitions, cross-border insolvencies, and bankruptcy litigation matters involving debtors, creditors, lenders, committees, trustees, and other stakeholders.

Bankruptcy Case Management / Court Filings & Document Preparation

Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex bankruptcy and restructuring engagements, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 proceedings, receiverships, and related litigation.

Manage large and complex case files, including pleadings, court filings, discovery materials, expert reports, financial records, and exhibits.

Coordinate with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, claims agents, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Prepare and manage bankruptcy case databases, schedules, service lists, claims registers, and case administration materials.

Draft, revise, proofread, and file bankruptcy-related documents, including: First-Day Motions/Fee Applications/Notices and Affidavits/Proofs of Claim/Reaffirmation Agreements/Disclosure Statements/Plans of Reorganization/Monthly Operating Reports/Rule 2004 Motions and Related Filings

Prepare filings through CM/ECF and other state and federal electronic filing systems.

Ensure compliance with federal bankruptcy rules, local bankruptcy rules, court procedures, and judge-specific requirements.

Perform Bluebook citation review, cite-checking, Shepardizing, and preparation of tables of authorities and tables of contents.

Legal Research & Analysis / Claims Administration & Financial Analysis

Conduct legal and factual research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Bloomberg Law, and other legal research platforms.

Review and analyze claims registers, schedules of assets and liabilities, and financial disclosure materials.

Assist with claims reconciliation, voting procedures, solicitation packages, and plan confirmation processes.

Coordinate with claims and noticing agents regarding creditor communications and court-approved noticing procedures.

Support attorneys in reviewing financial information and restructuring-related documentation.

Discovery & eDiscovery / Trial, Hearing & Deposition Support / Practice Support

Manage complex discovery projects involving substantial volumes of electronically stored information (ESI).

Coordinate document collections, review workflows, privilege reviews, productions, and database management.

Utilize Relativity and other litigation support platforms to organize and review cases.

Assist with witness preparation, factual investigations, and evidence collection.

Develop hearing and trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness binders, demonstratives, and courtroom materials.

Provide in-court and remote hearing support, including management of exhibits and courtroom technology.

Maintain accurate and timely time-entry records in accordance with firm policies.

Meet established billable-hour expectations for paralegals.

Support pro bono bankruptcy matters and special projects as needed.

Mentor junior paralegals and assist with training initiatives.

Minimum of 7 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency paralegal experience.

Advanced knowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, CM/ECF, PACER, and court filing requirements.

Experience managing large-scale document reviews and eDiscovery projects.

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.

Experience at an Am Law 200, national, or international law firm.

Familiarity with claims administration platforms & bankruptcy case management software.

Position is located in mid-town Manhattan Hybrid work arrangement available, subject to firm policy and business needs.

The anticipated salary range is $80,000 to $130,000, plus discretionary bonus. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

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