About this position
Job Summary:
The Bankruptcy Paralegal will communicate with clients, attorneys, and the Court and gather and provide necessary documents and updates.
Essential Functions – Bankruptcy Paralegal
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Analyzing incoming legal documents
• Analyze incoming Client documents.
• Document management through CLIO
• E-Filing through Pacer and state E-Filing portals.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Review and draft Bankruptcy Petition.
• Assist in case management.
• Facilitate meeting attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules.
and providing timely reminders.
• Monitor and obtain hearing calendar daily for attorneys.
• Conduct public records searches.
• Coordinating calendars.
• Interface with clients, judges, opposing counsel, and Trustees.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Prepare attorneys and conference rooms for meetings, mediations, etc.
• Provide updates to clients throughout case progression.
• Manage all legal office administrative responsibilities, including sending emails, making copies, processing client payments, and organizing file systems.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 3 yr minimum Bankruptcy Experience.
• CLIO preferred, but not required.
• Following up with Clients, Opposing Council, and Trustees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma required.
• At least three year of related bankruptcy or a paralegal degree or certificate is required.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise paralegals and legal assistants within the Bankruptcy Department.
Work Environment
You will work in a well-lit office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The days of week required for this role is Monday-Friday; hours will be either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FSLA
Exempt
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Bankruptcy Paralegal will communicate with clients, attorneys, and the Court and gather and provide necessary documents and updates.
Essential Functions – Bankruptcy Paralegal
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Analyzing incoming legal documents
• Analyze incoming Client documents.
• Document management through CLIO
• E-Filing through Pacer and state E-Filing portals.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Review and draft Bankruptcy Petition.
• Assist in case management.
• Facilitate meeting attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules.
and providing timely reminders.
• Monitor and obtain hearing calendar daily for attorneys.
• Conduct public records searches.
• Coordinating calendars.
• Interface with clients, judges, opposing counsel, and Trustees.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Prepare attorneys and conference rooms for meetings, mediations, etc.
• Provide updates to clients throughout case progression.
• Manage all legal office administrative responsibilities, including sending emails, making copies, processing client payments, and organizing file systems.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 3 yr minimum Bankruptcy Experience.
• CLIO preferred, but not required.
• Following up with Clients, Opposing Council, and Trustees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma required.
• At least three year of related bankruptcy or a paralegal degree or certificate is required.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise paralegals and legal assistants within the Bankruptcy Department.
Work Environment
You will work in a well-lit office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The days of week required for this role is Monday-Friday; hours will be either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FSLA
Exempt
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.