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Job Description:

This contract‑to‑hire Bankruptcy Paralegal role supports a busy, sophisticated Chapter 11 and commercial bankruptcy practice and offers meaningful responsibility and visibility from day one.

Job Responsibility:

  • Heavy federal e‑filing (CM/ECF
  • exhibits included) in bankruptcy, district, and appellate courts
  • Docket and calendar deadlines, hearings, and court dates
  • Prepare and organize pleadings, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and document indexes
  • Draft Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, appendices, and assist with fee applications
  • Support Chapter 11 and commercial bankruptcy matters
  • Liaise with attorneys, legal staff, and court personnel across multiple offices

Requirements:

  • Heavy federal e‑filing (CM/ECF
  • exhibits included) in bankruptcy, district, and appellate courts
  • Docket and calendar deadlines, hearings, and court dates
  • Prepare and organize pleadings, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and document indexes
  • Draft Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, appendices, and assist with fee applications
  • Support Chapter 11 and commercial bankruptcy matters
  • Liaise with attorneys, legal staff, and court personnel across multiple offices
  • Prior bankruptcy or litigation paralegal experience (Chapter 11 strongly preferred)
  • Strong federal e‑filing experience
  • Experience with bankruptcy fee applications a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, CM/ECF and PACER
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working under tight deadlines
  • Willingness to work overtime when required

Nice to have:

Experience with bankruptcy fee applications a plus

What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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