Bankruptcy Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Bankruptcy Paralegal

Location : Florida - Fort Lauderdale
Refer to Job # TJET773683

This is the Atlanta outpost of an international firm. Although this firm is international, it still has a decidedly regional feel to it, and it international only to service certain valued clients. Life is reasonably good in the Atlanta office, where there are attorneys capable of handling every measure of legal problem faced by companies or corporations. Although the litigators are able to become more specialized, corporate associates have a general practice, which ocassional spreads them (and their expertise) a bit thin. Lagging behind in compensation, this firm is dedicated to associate life issues, and has, as a result, a good deal of devoted associates.
Bankruptcy Paralegal Duties: Handle case preparation from beginning to end, maintaining and monitoring court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars. Prepare drafts of notices, motions, fee applications and proofs of claims, including organization of exhibits; perform online PACER research; prepare deposition notices; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries; remain current in industry trends in Bankruptcy/Restructuring and the legal profession; participate in case strategy meetings; ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney; and handle routine calls and correspondence to creditors, outside attorneys, and clients. Qualifications: BA/BS required. Paralegal certificate a plus. Mid-size to large law firm experience highly desired. Paralegal expertise (5+ years) and ability to assess information and anticipate issues and outcomes to make effective decisions. Experience with e-filling within the Federal Courts (specifically with both U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S. District Courts). An environment that encourages client and team collaboration while resolving issues proactively and at a high level of accuracy. Able to take ownership over projects and responsibilities with strong skills in organization and attention to detail. Understand the need to prioritize when multiple requests are sent in direction and are able to do so while staying solutions focused. Appreciated software experience: Vision, Westlaw, Dunn & Bradstreet, and review platforms, including Relativity, I-Pro, and Eclipse. Bankruptcy software used: Best Case. Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet business needs. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong written and oral communication skills.
 
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