Creditors' Rights Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and other documents in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts
• Draft and assist with complaints, summonses, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proofs of claim, and other bankruptcy-related filings for review, approval, and use by attorneys
• Afford assistance with commercial foreclosure, replevin, and judgment enforcement matters, supporting litigation involving financial institutions and loan enforcement disputes
• Conduct asset and lien research
• Afford assistance with exemption and writ procedures
• Schedule hearings and coordinate with courts, trustees, clerks, and sheriffs’ departments
• Communicate with clients, debtors, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Requirements

• Five years related experience and/or training required, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily with attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and flexibility to work after hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills for frequent client contact, communication and service are expected
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team setting is expected
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance is imperative
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite required (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)