Bankruptcy Paralegal

Technical requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
• Advanced knowledge of Tungston formerly Kofax, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;
• Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures federal courts;
• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents a plus;
• Experience with and a good understanding of the bankruptcy process, as it pertains to the role of a paralegal, including, proof of claim filing in multiple states, etc;
• Knowledge of the technology and processes of timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
• Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering time as required for paralegals;
• Assisting attorneys with scheduling and calendaring, both in Microsoft and in other docketing software programs (experience with Compulaw is a plus);
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
• Managing the electronic case files;
• Reviewing and analyzing client materials for the purposes of preparing evaluations, summaries, and status reports;
• Drafting routine legal documents such as proofs of claims, notices, motions and other similar pleadings;
• Knowledge of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures and real estate processes a plus;
• Ability to research records in multiple states and review chains of title and other recorded documents;
• Performing assigned legal research using law libraries, electronic databases, and utilizing litigation software or business-specific software when required; and
• Maintaining calendars to ensure compliance with all deadlines.