Senior Paralegal, Bankruptcy
TruLegal (formerly TRU Staffing) · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridLegal$140k–$190k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support Chapter 11 matters throughout the full case lifecycle, including pre-filing, confirmation, and post-effective date activities
- Cook up case calendars, deadlines, and key deliverables across multiple matters
- Aid in filing preparation, corporate authority review, diligence, creditor information, and case-opening materials
- Draft, proofread, organize, and finalize first-day pleadings, declarations, exhibits, proposed orders, and hearing materials
- Coordinate electronic court filings and service while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing deadlines
- Prepare hearing binders, exhibits, witness materials, courtesy copies, and other courtroom documentation
- Monitor court dockets, track case activity, summarize filings and orders, and maintain case trackers
- Aid with schedules, statements, creditor matrices, claims reconciliation, solicitation, balloting, and other case administration functions
- Conduct factual and procedural research related to bankruptcy rules, court procedures, and case-specific issues
- Organize and maintain large volumes of case documents, exhibits, service lists, and claims-related materials
- Provide guidance on Chapter 11 procedures and coordinate work with junior support staff
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Paralegal certificate preferred
- Minimum 6 years of bankruptcy paralegal experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent proofreading and document review abilities
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience using Westlaw, Lexis, and other legal research platforms
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of legal billing, court procedures, and bankruptcy practice
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Flexibility to work extended hours and travel when needed
- Experience with Excel, iManage, DAPS, LiveNote, Relativity, or Opus 2 is preferred