Bankruptcy Paralegal
26 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join its active Restructuring practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy practice group, and work on sophisticated bankruptcy matters. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 remote. Interested candidates with Chapter 11 or 7 Bankruptcy experience from a large law firm that want to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia. Responsibilities: • Draft, prepare, and file bankruptcy pleadings and related documents, including petitions, motions, disclosure statements, proofs of claim, and fee applications, • Manage high-volume dockets for corporate Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters, • E-file documents in federal bankruptcy courts and maintain compliance with filing requirements, • Track case milestones, deadlines, and hearing schedules, • Conduct legal and financial research using PACER, court dockets, and industry tools (Reorg, Debtwire, Capital IQ), • Prepare UCC filings, closing binders, and post-closing documentation, • Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in bankruptcy and restructuring, • Strong experience with Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 corporate restructurings, • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with iManage and financial research tools is a plus, • Non-exempt with overtime eligibility, • Annual bonus tied to billable productivity, • Hybrid work flexibility, potential office space, cellphone stipend, • Participation in firm events and access to high-level bankruptcy work