Bankruptcy Paralegal

Who you are:

Are you a talented Bankruptcy Paralegal with Complex Commercial Litigation experience working with a very heavy, multi-jurisdictional case load? Do you have a keen eye for detail, exceptional proofreading capabilities, manage timelines and meets deadlines, is used to working in a fast-paced environment, easily multi-tasks, and can stay calm and collected under pressure? Do you have experience working in a legal setting and can assist with many tasks within the day-to-day operations of attorney practices? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you, and we would love to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

Our client seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented person to serve as a complex commercial litigation/business bankruptcy paralegal. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under tight and shifting deadlines. Additionally, experience in representing Chapter 7 trustees, creditors, investors, distressed debt lenders and committees is preferred.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Highly organized
• Familiar with the e-filing system of CM/ECF
• Able to acclimate to the handling of cases in various jurisdictions throughout the United States and overseas
• Prepare various motions for relief, fee applications, proofs of claim, and from time to time, petitions, schedules and financial statements
• Have a passion for helping people
• Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Individual will need to know how to multi-task, must be organized and needs to be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Individuals who apply should be proficient in calendaring events, filing documents with the court (including ECF filing), drafting, discovery and managing physical and electronic records
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Bankruptcy Paralegal, performing duties as indicated
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Best Case Software
• Extensive knowledge of Bankruptcy and Federal law
• ECF Pacer training and experience with filing via ECF
• Any experience in California law would be helpful

About our client:

Founded in 1925, our client is a premier provider of legal and legislative services with a team of more than 300 lawyers and advisors, 60 paralegals, and 555 employees in its 12 offices located in Toledo, Columbus, and Akron, Ohio; Tampa, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Dade City, and St. Petersburg, Florida; Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Bloomington, Minnesota. We have been named a top law firm in the industry in the 14th edition of the Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2024 rankings!

Our client provides quality legal counsel to our core constituency: individuals, small businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and international corporations. Their mission is to work within clients' timetable and budget, focus on results, and keep our clients ahead of the curve.

Our client recruits and retains top graduates from leading law schools and provides young lawyers with specialized training in the areas in which they practice.

Many of their lawyers have advanced degrees in disciplines related to their practices and a number have clerked for federal and state trial and appellate court judges. One hundred thirty-five of our lawyers are listed in the prestigious publication, Best Lawyers in America.

Additional information:

• Annual Salary: $65,000-$85,000
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Highly appreciated staff
• Tampa, FL office
• Onsite