Restructuring Paralegal - Chapter 11

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Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Am100 Law firm consisting of just over 1,200 Attorneys nationwide is looking for a Restructuring Paralegal for their Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, New York, Chicago, STL, OR Los Angeles office! An ideal candidate will have sophisticated bankruptcy paralegal experience, with a focus on complex Chapter 11 cases.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation
401(k) Plan
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, ID Theft Insurance, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO, Sick Time & Paid Holidays
Parking/Transit Reimbursement
Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 1,200+ attorneys across 25+ offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture
Employee Assistance Program & Referral Program

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• E-file through CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy and U.S. District Courts, following all filing and service requirements
• Interpret and apply local court rules, practices and procedures for each jurisdiction
• Maintain, monitor and communicate court deadlines, including for complex Chapter 11 cases, and own case calendars together with the docketing department
• Contact clerk’s offices and court staff about hearing dates and availability
• Prepare and file notices, motions, applications, fee applications, retention applications, proofs of claim and other bankruptcy pleadings, including exhibits
• Draft simpler documents, such as notices, certificates of service, proofs of claim, and exhibit and witness lists
• Coordinate hearing logistics and prepare hearing binders, exhibits and witness materials
• Serve as the point of contact for creditor inquiries
• Monitor case dockets and run PACER research to pull pleadings, orders and case information
• Join case strategy meetings and provide case management support throughout Chapter 11 matters
• Collect, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents, pleadings and case materials
• Manage multiple complex assignments and give attorneys timely status updates
• Record billable and nonbillable time accurately

Qualifications Needed:

• Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 + years of sophisticated bankruptcy paralegal experience, with a focus on complex Chapter 11 cases
• Extensive experience e-filing through CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy and District Courts
• Strong knowledge of local bankruptcy court rules, procedures, and filing and service requirements
• Proficiency with PACER, iManage, Intapp, Kofax and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to manage competing court deadlines and multiple complex matters with close attention to detail
• Ability to meet a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement and work 5 days a week in the office

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