Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Paralegal
About the role
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights Paralegal to support attorneys in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, and related transactional matters. This is an on-site position based out of our Cleveland office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting debtor and creditor matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, including Chapter 11 cases. Strong creditors' rights knowledge, experience filing bankruptcy documents through ECF, and traditional litigation support experience are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work with several highly regarded attorneys and practice groups in a collaborative environment that values paralegals as key contributors to exceptional client service. The role supports a sophisticated bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice and succeeds a long-tenured team member retiring after more than 30 years with the firm, reflecting the importance of this position and the firm's commitment to investing in its people.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and electronically file bankruptcy and litigation documents through ECF, including proofs of claim, notices of appearance, schedules of assets and liabilities, motions, and pleadings.
- Support Chapter 11 bankruptcies, restructurings, asset sales, and debtor reorganizations.
- Assist with creditors' rights matters, including foreclosures, receiverships, collections, garnishments, judgment liens, bank attachments, and other judgment enforcement proceedings.
- Manage discovery, document production, e-discovery, and trial preparation.
- Conduct lien searches, review UCC filings, and assist with transactional due diligence.
- Coordinate with clients, courts, financial advisors, and opposing counsel.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting Chapter 11 business bankruptcies preferred.
- Experience preparing and