Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job Description

Bankruptcy Paralegal | Beacon Hill

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Beacon Hill. Beacon Hill, founded by industry leaders, delivers coordinated staffing solutions with niche brands across various market sectors. This role is crucial for supporting a top Am Law firm’s highly regarded restructuring practice by managing critical case files and ensuring smooth bankruptcy proceedings for their clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To manage bankruptcy case files, monitor dockets, and prepare essential filings to support a restructuring practice.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case File Management: Manage all aspects of case files for bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Docket & Deadline Monitoring: Monitor court dockets and critical deadlines to ensure timely compliance.
• Document Drafting: Draft various bankruptcy filings, including pleadings, proofs of claim, and other court submissions.
• Fee Application Preparation: Prepare comprehensive fee applications accurately.
• Litigation Support: Conduct legal research and provide essential support for trials and hearings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-Career professional with 3+ years of law firm experience focused on restructuring and bankruptcy matters, demonstrating strong core domain knowledge of bankruptcy procedures, CM/ECF filings, and court rules.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience specifically preparing pleadings, proofs of claim, fee applications, and various court filings within a legal firm environment.
• Skills: Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat; excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities; capability to work independently.
• Bonus: Notary certification.