Bankruptcy Paralegal

Overview

Bankruptcy Paralegal Chicago IL

Job

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

• 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 on-line 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

• 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

• 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

The good faith base salary for this position is $80,000 – $95,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the firm.