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Title : Bankruptcy Paralegal

Location : - Idaho
Refer to Job # QFZZ750420

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches in the West and in Washington DC. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.
Bankruptcy Paralegal The candidate should have the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients to address client and Firm needs, produce high-quality work efficiently and meet schedule demands of attorneys and clients. Draft Motions for Relief, Responses, Proof of Claims, Fee Applications, demand letters, basic bankruptcy and adversary proceeding pleadings, including notices of appearance, civil information sheets, requests for special notice, declarations, orders; prepare template/shell legal documents; compile and prepare exhibits; prepare for hearings and creditor meetings; hearing resolutions; prepare and file of UCC-1 and UCC-3 filing statements; research (statutes, procedural rules, land searches and Secretary of State websites); review and follow local court rules and complex case procedures; verbal and written communication with clients and external parties such as co-counsel, court clerks, trustees, and opposing counsel; and prepare attorney notebooks; electronic filing of documents with bankruptcy court; review Court docket (PACER) and monitor ECF emails for important filings. Monitor large-scale bankruptcy dockets, client claim status and associated deadlines; retrieve and send substantive pleadings to clients and attorneys; and maintain electronic bankruptcy case and client files. Submit requests for conflicts reports for bankruptcy matters; initial review and summary of large conflicts reports; and prepare exhibits for disclosures as required in certain bankruptcy matters. Enter, proofread, and close time entries in billing software; comply with firm and client time entry standards; review and edit time and cost entries on proformas (pre-bills). Work collaboratively with case team, other paralegals and practice assistants; delegate and coordinate projects with support departments; assist with questions related to bankruptcy procedure; and participate in regular case team and department meetings. A High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred. Certificate or Associate's degree from an ABA-accredited paralegal program in lieu of one year of work experience is needed. 5 years of experience providing paralegal support in the area of bankruptcy law is required. Knowledge of Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is required. Experience with debtor and creditor filings and Chapter 11 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings is highly preferred. Experience with adversarial proceedings is also preferred. Must have knowledge of bankruptcy rules and proceedings in both State and Federal Courts. Must have the ability to think analytically and strong writing skills. Must have prior experience with or be capable of rapidly understanding, interpreting and applying to various client circumstances the applicable legal framework and internal procedures related to the assigned practice area. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows-based environment is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat is required. Court filing experience with Cm/ECF and Pacer is required.
 
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