Bankruptcy Paralegal for California & Maryland

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team, serving clients across California and Maryland. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support in bankruptcy proceedings, ensuring smooth case management and adherence to legal standards. Your expertise will help facilitate efficient case workflows, assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation, and maintain meticulous case files. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in legal administrative support and project management will make a meaningful impact on clients navigating financial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of bankruptcy cases, including chapter filings, creditor meetings, and court appearances.
• Prepare and review legal documents such as petitions, schedules, proofs of claim, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Manage case files using legal case management systems like NextChapter, Microsoft OneDrive, and document management systems to ensure organized recordkeeping.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case strategies across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and tribal law & regulations.
• Perform document review and data entry tasks with precision to facilitate efficient workflow and case progression; Familiarity with NextChapter, Microsoft Teams and RingCentral is a plus. Expertise in Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite Products, and Adobe is a must.
• Coordinate with clients for interviews and gather necessary documentation through effective communication and interviewing skills.
• Maintain calendar deadlines for filings, hearings, and other critical dates while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proofread legal documents for clarity, accuracy, and proper formatting; transcribe dictations as needed.
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as filing documents with courts (including federal and state courts), managing contracts, and handling correspondence.
• Utilize legal research tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather pertinent case law or statutory information relevant to diverse practice areas including workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, patent law, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience in a California Bankruptcy Law office, within a busy law office environment supporting litigation or specialized practice areas such as bankruptcy or civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes including document review, filing procedures, and case management systems like PCLaw or iManage.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; familiarity with UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code) is a plus.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports; keen proofreading abilities to ensure error-free work.
• Effective interviewing skills for client intake processes; professional phone etiquette for client communication.
• Strong project management capabilities to track deadlines and coordinate complex cases seamlessly. Join our team where your expertise will empower clients through challenging financial situations while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your professional growth!
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong inclination for efficiency

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote