Kansas City
Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal Location: Kansas City, Missouri (Hybrid) Practice Area: Bankruptcy Salary Range: $55,000–$75,000 base Position Overview: A leading law firm is seeking a highly organized and experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join a defense-side legal team in Kansas City, MO. This is a permanent, full-time position ideal for candidates with strong experience in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and file bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and supporting documents for Chapters 7, 11, and 13., • Assist attorneys with case management, discovery, and trial preparation., • Maintain and organize case files, calendars, and deadlines., • Communicate with clients, trustees, and court personnel., • Conduct legal research and compile documentation to support defense strategies., • Ensure compliance with federal and local bankruptcy rules and procedures. Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of bankruptcy paralegal experience, with direct exposure to Chapters 7, 11, and 13., • Proficiency in electronic filing systems., • Strong organizational and communication skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment., • Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education preferred. Additional Information: Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Paid Sick Leave Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance 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