Bankruptcy Paralegal

Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm, seeks a paralegal to support our Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditor's Rights practice group in our offices.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all facets of bankruptcy cases, including client contact and attorney support.
• Assist in analyzing due diligence materials regarding a company's business operations.
• Prepare and file petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings, and drafts.
• Research and update precedent in first and second-day pleadings filed.
• Correspond with clients, creditors, and other interested parties regarding case issues.
• Collate information and exhibits for motions, applications, notices, memoranda, and proofs of claim.
• Prepare quarterly fee applications and monthly fee statements.
• Review and edit documents and exhibits.
• Maintain case calendars and working group lists.
• Work closely with other practice groups and offices on restructuring cases.
• Strong e-filing experience.

Requirements:

• Four-year undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience working on bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters as a paralegal.
• Strong knowledge and computer skills of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PACER, and Adobe software.
• Detail-oriented and team player with ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, creativity, and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with staff, attorneys, clients, courts, and other professionals.