Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
7 days ago
Costa Mesa
Job Description Bankruptcy Legal Assistant Salary & Benefits: $85,000 - $110,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more Location: Costa Mesa, CA Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) LHH is partnering with a well-established and highly regarded bankruptcy law firm seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with a strong focus on Chapter 11 matters to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role supports creditor-side bankruptcy litigation, with an emphasis on complex Chapter 11 cases. Responsibilities: • Assist attorneys with the preparation, drafting, and filing of federal and appellate court documents related to Chapter 11 proceedings, • Support all aspects of creditor-side Chapter 11 bankruptcy litigation, including case administration and litigation support, • Draft, file, and serve discovery and bankruptcy-related pleadings, • Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and related court appearances, • Perform e-filing in federal bankruptcy court and related jurisdictions, • Organize, manage, and maintain high-volume Chapter 11 case files in a fast-paced environment Requirements:, • 2+ years of litigation experience, including federal and appellate court filings, • 2+ years of bankruptcy experience with a primary focus on Chapter 11 cases, • Strong technical proficiency and experience with legal and bankruptcy-specific software, • Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and handle a substantial caseload, • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Isaiah Dunn Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.