Bankruptcy Paralegal

Overview

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One is pleased to partner with a Texas-based premier boutique law firm in its search for a Bankruptcy Paralegal to join their Corporate Restructuring Practice group in the firm’s growing Dallas office. This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the office in Dallas. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts for state, federal and appellate courts.
• Docket and calendar the Practice group’s cases, monitor and track deadlines, court dates, and other critical events.
• Establish, organize, and maintain pleadings, attorney hearing notebooks, exhibit notebooks, document indexes, and lists.
• Review, and process various legal documents such as pleadings, court orders, and other related materials.
• Prepare Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and Appendices for pleadings.
• Assist bankruptcy team with various administrative tasks as needed.
• Liaise with attorneys, paralegals, legal staff, and Court personnel to obtain necessary information and provide updates on case statuses.
• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal documents.

• Completion of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS paralegal board certification preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as a bankruptcy paralegal is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with CM/ECF and PACER.
• Flexibility and the ability to work overtime are essential.
• Excellent time management and project management skills are required, including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments.
• Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.).
• A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish relationships, effectively liaise, communicate, and follow instructions from the client, attorneys, staff, and vendors and provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Commitment to providing superior customer service.
• Thorough knowledge of Firm systems, practices, and procedures to effectively meet employee and department needs.
• Organized, detail-minded and able to work independently as well as within a collegial team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Salary:
Starting at approximately $90K, commensurate with experience. If you would like to learn more about the Bankruptcy Paralegal position available in Dallas, Texas, then please submit your resume, in Word format, by clicking the Apply Now button.

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