Paralegal - Commercial Litigation & Creditors' Rights
3 days ago
Miami
Job Description We're seeking a proactive and experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic team and support our Commercial Litigation and Creditors' Rights practices. You'll work closely with our attorneys to ensure cases are organized, deadlines are met, and filings are accurate, playing a pivotal role in our legal team. Our firm values a collaborative culture, and we provide excellent compensation and benefits, including health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid holidays and time off. As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in supporting creditor-side representation, including bankruptcy, insolvency, and foreclosures. The ideal candidate is motivated, highly organized, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment. We take pride in our collegial and supportive atmosphere, where professional growth is encouraged, and each team member can thrive. If you have a passion for litigation support and delivering exceptional client service, we invite you to apply and contribute to our firm's continued success. Responsibilities * Support attorneys representing secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, investors, trustees, and other stakeholders in commercial litigation and bankruptcy/insolvency matters. * Assist with creditor-side bankruptcy filings and case administration, including proofs of claim, motions for relief from stay, objections to plans or claims, adversary proceedings, sale-related pleadings, and post-petition enforcement actions. * Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, affidavits, and other litigation-related documents for attorney review. * Manage and maintain case files in the firm's case management system (MyCase), ensuring accurate data, calendars, tasks, deadlines, and document organization, and following the firm's workflow SOPs. * Track litigation and bankruptcy deadlines, court hearings, bar dates, and statutory requirements; proactively follow up to ensure compliance. * Coordinate document collection, review, organization, and production, including managing exhibits and discovery materials. * Conduct factual and legal research related to creditors' rights, insolvency issues, commercial disputes, lien priority, fraudulent transfer claims, and enforcement remedies. * Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, trustees, financial institutions, and other parties involved in creditor-side matters. * Assist with deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and trial binders. * Support post-judgment and post-petition enforcement actions, including asset investigations and collection-related proceedings. * Provide general litigation support, including correspondence drafting, document execution coordination and intake, review/analysis, e-filing court documents, and file maintenance. * Assist with case opening and closing procedures, document retention, and compliance readiness. Qualifications * 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in commercial litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy (creditor-side), insolvency, or complex civil litigation. * Committed to providing excellent client service and meeting all of the clients' needs. * Strong understanding of bankruptcy procedures, including claims administration, stay relief, plan objections, and adversary proceedings. * Experience preparing and managing pleadings and filings in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy court. * Excellent organizational, project-management, and deadline-tracking skills. * Strong work ethic and time management skills; team player. * Proficiency with legal technology, including case management systems, document management tools, e-filing platforms, and Microsoft Office. * Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. * Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex legal and factual information. * Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and thrive in a deadline-driven environment. * Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred. Our Values Team: We value a close-knit team where we respect each other, support each other, and keep the business moving together. Quality of Life: Within our walls, we are collegial and supportive. Results-Oriented: We take a partnership approach with clients. We always want to do what's right and fair, and balance that with aggressive client advocacy. Professional Growth: We strive to allow each individual to grow, learn, and continue building their career. Pristine Reputation: We are above reproach. We are trustworthy and maintain a stellar reputation in our community. Bespoke/Tailored: We fit our approach based on the particular situation, in order to maximize the outcome & meet the needs of the client. Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.