JOB-1102
Salary Range Target: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary
Company Background
A premier law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex corporate and financial matters. The firm provides cutting-edge legal services to leading clients worldwide, offering a collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on excellence, innovation, and client success.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal – Restructuring to support attorneys handling Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceedings. This role is critical to the legal team’s ability to manage fast-paced, high-stakes matters involving U.S. and cross-border insolvency cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working under tight deadlines in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court documents under attorney supervision.
- Review, revise, and proofread legal filings for accuracy and compliance with court rules.
- Conduct factual and precedent research; maintain organized collections of relevant materials.
- Electronically file documents with bankruptcy courts and manage case dockets.
- Coordinate logistics for court hearings, including agendas, submission of materials to chambers, and document compilation.
- Prepare monthly fee statements and interim compensation applications in compliance with federal and local guidelines.
- Collaborate with attorneys, billing staff, and administrative support to ensure timely submission of billing materials.
- Support attorneys at hearings by managing materials, communicating with chambers, and ensuring smooth logistical execution.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold high professional standards in all communications and document handling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic record preferred.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally in corporate restructuring or bankruptcy law.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. bankruptcy procedures, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 15.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with e-filing platforms and docket management tools.
- Excellent organizational, writing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and respond to shifting priorities with efficiency.
- Must be punctual, reliable, and maintain strict confidentiality.