Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal

Ardelle Associates is seeking a bankruptcy paralegal to support the United States Department of Justice in Chicago, IL. Candidate should have substantial experience in bankruptcymatters, including case intake, federal and state court filings, knowledge of bankruptcy case management software, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Provides legal support services requiring specialized knowledge in bankruptcy, including title 11, United States Code (U.S.C.), and specifically, Chapter 7 (Liquidation), Chapter 13 (Adjustment of Debts), and Chapter 11 (Reorganization).
• Examines and evaluates case information for worthiness for enforcement action consistent with Program policies and applicable law;
• Electronically file documents with various courts
• Prepare files and notes for hearings.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, Dunn & Bradstreet, Pacer, and other Bankruptcy software.
• Notes and corrects case file deficiencies;
• Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases;
• Determines the need for additional information, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information;
• Through interviews, documents, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;
• Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;
• Makes sound recommendations to the supervisor, consistent with Program policy and applicable law.
• Work closely with the assigned attorney or government official to provide required assistance and he/she is readily available;
• Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the Program;
• Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;
• Review cases for specific indicia and make recommendations concerning additional information which should be requested;
• Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases and prepare written reports concerning observations;
• Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner with attorneys, parties, court personnel and others;
• Timely and accurately enter information into systems, including calendars, files and program system databases (ACMS, SARS, etc.);
• Review, sort, deliver and save electronic and paper mail and other communications;
• Assist with file creation, preparation and organization; and
• Assist with preparation for hearings, including the preparation and organization of pleadings, exhibits, witnesses and other related matters.

Qualifications

Skills in Case File analysis & evaluation; Ability to identify discrepancies; Review precedents; Data management; Pre-Trial preparation; Interviewing clients.

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate preferred

5+ years paralegal experience including providing legal bankruptcy support

Federal Background Investigation required

Candidates with active federal clearances may be given special consideration

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $34.96 - $39.37 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Paralegal experience: 3 years (Required)
• Bankruptcy: 1 year (Required)