LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to support a law firm's New York and nationwide creditor focused practice. The Bankruptcy Paralegal will assist attorneys by providing general bankruptcy support services including filing and service of documents in New Jersey and New York bankruptcy courts and other federal bankruptcy courts. This opportunity is hybrid (3 days on-site), full time, and direct hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and calendar and track related deadlines in New Jersey and other federal bankruptcy cases nationwide
- Manage case calendar, task lists, and critical dates trackers and manage files to assist teams in complex chapter 11 representations of official creditors' committees and individual creditor representations
- Prepare and file proofs of claim, track claims, and assist with the claims reconciliation process
- Draft court documents, including retention and fee applications
- Develop and maintain time records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases, review bills and prepare tracking files in connection with fee application preparation
- Meet and confer with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss cases, projects, and ongoing client development initiatives
- Review and monitor case dockets to identify, summarize, and circulate relevant pleadings
- Manage hearing preparation and support, including arranging appearances and preparing hearing materials
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
- Respond to creditor inquiries
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and equivalent work experience required; Paralegal certificate a plus
- Experience with complex chapter 11, chapter 7, chapter 13, and foreclosure
- A minimum of 5 years' expereince as a Bankruptcy Paralegal within a large law firm
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Salary range of $90K-$135K