Paralegal - Bankruptcy Litigation - San Diego

About the role

Fennemore is a full-service business law firm with a 140-year legacy of excellence and a future defined by innovation. We are not your traditional law firm, and that's on purpose. With over 20 offices across the Western U.S., we're breaking growth records as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country. We embrace change, set new standards for how a modern law firm operates, and create environments where both clients and colleagues thrive. Our people-first philosophy is built on collaboration and creativity. Industry recognition for retention, workplace culture, and job satisfaction reflects that commitment. We're proud to foster a strong sense of community, a genuine commitment to work-life balance, and a diverse and inclusive work environment where passionate professionals feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, notices, declarations, and other pleadings in bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings and related state court litigation, where applicable.
• Prepare and compile fee applications and supporting documentation.
• Conduct claims analysis, review proofs of claim, and assist with objection strategies.
• Support debtor, creditor, trustee, and receiver representations.
• Affiliate with Chapter 11 case administration, and exposure to U.S. Trustee reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Monitor docket activity and manage deadlines across multiple federal bankruptcy courts.
• Prepare and electronically file documents through CM/ECF in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
• Cook service, noticing, and compliance with local bankruptcy rules.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and local rules in: Southern and Central Districts of California, All Arizona Bankruptcy Districts, All Nevada Bankruptcy Districts.
• Support contested matters, including adversary proceedings and avoidance actions.
• Interface with all levels within the firm and externally with clients and other professional advisors.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across offices and jurisdictions, managing competing priorities in a pooled support structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal degree from an ABA-approved program with 5+ years of bankruptcy experience, including exposure to debtor, creditor, and fiduciary representations.
• Experience drafting motions, fee applications, and related bankruptcy pleadings, and experience with claims analysis and review.
• Demonstrated experience e-filing in federal courts (CM/ECF required).
• Strong understanding of Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and applicable local rules.
• Ability to manage multiple matters across jurisdictions and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Litigation background, including experience in adversary proceedings.
• Experience supporting trustees and court-appointed receivers.
• Multi-state federal court experience, particularly in CA, AZ, and NV.
• Experience with billing platforms and time entry in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Power PDF tools.