Position Overview

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a leading law firm to find a skilled Bankruptcy Paralegal. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, supporting Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring attorneys. The ideal candidate will provide crucial assistance in docketing, research, document drafting, and electronic filing.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Provide support to Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring attorneys by providing docketing, research, document drafting, and electronic filing assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in large chapter 11 bankruptcy and related adversary cases
• Draft orders, notices, and certificates of service and coordinate service of documents
• Document review and management
• Prepare exhibits for trial and evidentiary hearings
• Prepare and maintain detailed logs to track case development and status
• Organize and summarize factual data collected
• Maintain bankruptcy group calendar noting hearing dates and important deadlines
• Prepare petitions and schedules for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
• Prepare involuntary bankruptcy petitions
• Draft pleadings and orders for bankruptcy and adversary cases
• Review and edit pleadings for bankruptcy and adversary cases
• Prepare and file proofs of claim
• Prepare fee applications
• Draft and serve subpoenas
• File documents with the U.S. bankruptcy courts nationwide
• Assist with claims reconciliation
• Retrieve online case information, dockets, and pleadings from U.S. bankruptcy courts
• Perform legal research
• Track and meet bankruptcy and adversary case deadlines
• Work with Litigation Technology Department, litigation attorneys, and Fraud Team to assist on cases that cross from Bankruptcy to Litigation

Skills

• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of Best Case Software
• Detailed knowledge of navigating and interacting with various state and city agencies/departments and courts
• Strong e-filing experience
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and work efficiently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate; or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of three years of litigation/bankruptcy experience
• Experience in filing chapter 11 cases, preparing and filing monthly operating reports, and preparing fee applications preferred
• Trial prep and trial experience
• Ability to work overtime, as needed

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary range between $80,000 and $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.