Bankruptcy Paralegal

Duties, including but not limited to:

Performs bankruptcy searches on various databases and dockets results

Manage bankruptcy cases from start to post closing

Assist in due diligence materials

Assist with filing of petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings, drafts

Cite check, research and update precedent in first and second-day pleadings filed; must be familiar with local rules of various courts; coordinate with other professionals and clients to obtain and analyze due diligence materials in preparation of exhibits and documents to be included as part of the filing material.

Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues.

Collate information and exhibits for motions, applications, notices, memoranda, proofs of claim.

Preparation of quarterly fee applications.

Assist with the preparation of monthly fee statements; maintain professional fee spreadsheets.

Review and edit documents and exhibits, charts and diagrams.

Maintain case calendars and working group lists.

Performs legal research, especially of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Corporate background search with the secretary of state.

Qualifications

Paralegal certification is a plus

4+ years' experience working on bankruptcy Ch. 11 and commercial litigation matters

Litigation discovery experience

Strong knowledge and computer skills of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Reveal, CoreRelate (Docketing), PACER, Elite, BestCase program and Adobe software is essential.

Detail-oriented.

Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.

Strong administrative and organizational skills, creativity and initiative.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with staff, attorneys, clients, courts and other professionals required.