Restructuring Paralegal – Chapter 11 Restructuring

Job Description

Restructuring Paralegal | SR Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time paralegal role placed by SR Staffing, supporting a leading Am Law firm’s Chapter 11 Restructuring practice in New York, NY. The firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their growth-oriented team, operating on a hybrid schedule. This position is crucial for providing essential paralegal support, ensuring the efficient management of sophisticated bankruptcy matters and the smooth execution of critical administrative processes within a high-stakes legal environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to complex restructuring cases.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Team: Part of a growth-oriented team supporting a leading Chapter 11 Restructuring practice.
• Mission: To provide essential paralegal support for sophisticated bankruptcy matters, including managing claims administration and court filings.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide dedicated paralegal support for the leading Chapter 11 Restructuring practice, assisting attorneys with sophisticated bankruptcy matters.
• Manage: Work independently to oversee and manage multiple concurrent restructuring matters, ensuring timely progress and organization.
• Administer: Facilitate and manage claims administration processes, including tracking bar dates and other critical deadlines.
• Prepare: Draft and prepare essential legal documents such as fee applications and various bankruptcy court filings.
• Contribute: Assist with all aspects of Chapter 11 restructurings, potentially involving both debtor and creditor-side engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professional paralegal experience, ideally within an Am Law firm or similar sophisticated legal environment, supporting a Chapter 11 Restructuring practice.
• Experience: 3-5 years of direct experience specifically in Chapter 11 restructuring, including a proven track record of supporting complex bankruptcy matters in a law firm environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in claims administration, managing bar dates, preparation of fee applications, and experience with bankruptcy court filings. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Bonus: Prior exposure to and experience with large-scale Chapter 11 restructuring matters.