Litigation Paralegal — Bankruptcy

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support a growing bankruptcy and insolvency practice led by a senior partner. This role provides substantive support throughout all phases of complex bankruptcy matters, including federal court filings, case management, document preparation, claims administration, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate has recent hands-on bankruptcy experience, exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in Sherman Oaks, California.

Perks

• Competitive compensation ranging from $124,000–$145,000 annually DOE + $10k sign-on bonus (prorated based on start)
• Opportunity to support a growing bankruptcy and insolvency practice alongside an accomplished senior partner
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial law firm recognized for sophisticated business and commercial legal work
• Comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development
• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a newly expanded practice group

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, and other legal documents in federal bankruptcy courts using PACER/CM-ECF
• Manage bankruptcy case files, monitor deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, and filing requirements while ensuring compliance with federal and local bankruptcy rules
• Gather information from creditors, debtors, trustees, court personnel, and other parties while coordinating ongoing case activity and maintaining organized electronic files
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and bankruptcy-related documents while preparing exhibits and hearing materials for court proceedings
• Conduct substantive bankruptcy case support, including reviewing credit reports, preparing claims documentation, and assisting attorneys throughout Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and Chapter 13 matters
• Collaborate with attorneys, finance, operations, vendors, and clients regarding billing, document management, case updates, and day-to-day practice support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent bankruptcy paralegal experience within a law firm environment
• Paralegal certificate required
• Strong knowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, local bankruptcy rules, PACER/CM-ECF, bankruptcy calendaring, and court filing procedures
• Experience supporting Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and/or Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal document management systems, and legal research platforms; familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, CSDisco, or Everlaw is a plus