Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


New York, United States On Call Counsel Full time

On Call Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience for a hybrid contract role at a growing mid-sized firm in the heart of New York City.


The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities include e-filing, editing, and preparing legal pleadings, TOA, TOC, redlining, and caseload file maintenance.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Drafting Petitions, Schedules, SOFA, Proof of Claim, Fee Applications, Retention Applications, and other bankruptcy forms and correspondence.
  • Filing documents electronically within the Federal Courts, specifically with US Bankruptcy and the US District Courts and service.
  • High level of communication with Courts, Judge's Chambers, US Trustee's Office, debtors/creditors, and counsel.
  • Research regarding bankruptcy dockets, recent filings, court decisions, and news about corporate insolvencies.
  • Handle cases from inception to completion: client intake, petition preparation, chapter 11 plan, proof of claim objections, filing motions, and working with trustee office to confirm plans.
  • Preparing hearing binders and related materials.


Required Skills:

  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with Best-Case, Bankruptcy, ECF, and PACER
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and organizational skills
  • Ability to take dictation over the phone


The firm has been selected by Crain's NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal's Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation.


Interested applicants can email their resume to cjohnson@oncallcounsel.com



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