Paralegal Specialist

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States United States Trustee Program (USTP) Full time

The Paralegal Specialist provides administrative and 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). Serves as a paralegal in a region or field office of the United States Trustee Program (USTP), supports the United States Trustee (UST), Assistant United States Trustee (AUST), attorneys, and associated investigative, audit, and administrative staff by performing legal research, analysis, and case-related administrative services.

As a Paralegal Specialist in a field office, the typical duties will include:

- Perform a variety of paralegal support assignments relating to bankruptcy cases filed under title 11, U.S.C. Assignments require significant specialized knowledge in bankruptcy law.
- Provide legal assistance and technical work requiring specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices in connection with Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
- Support assignments of this nature generally involve the form, content, and processing of legal documents and the procedures involved in storing and retrieving case information.
- Provide trial and deposition support to include the organizing and creation of exhibits.
- Perform detailed legal research, including legislative history.
- Conduct factual research related to public corporations and corporate grievances. Verify citations and legal references. Format, edit, and proofread documents.
- Review bankruptcy petitions, schedules and statements to identify fraud or abuse.
- Draft pleadings in cases that follow established precedents and attend/participate in case review meetings.
- Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiate action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared.
- Draft simple motions and complaints objecting to discharge.
- Perform administrative duties supporting attorneys and auditors by maintaining and organizing multiple case-management systems.
- Perform administrative duties as needed for the field office or Region.

Pay: $69,154.00 - $108,769.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002

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