Bankruptcy Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Farmer & Wright, PLLC

Zapopan

MXN 200,000 - 400,000

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team as a Bankruptcy Paralegal / Legal Assistant at Farmer & Wright!

Please read the following mandatory requirements BEFORE applying, if not followed (ALL), the application will be dismissed:

Resume in English (any other languages will be immediately dismissed)
Applicant must live in Jalisco, Mexico.
Take the profile test (please copy and paste the link into a new browser): https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/23y/FarmerWright#page0
Experience in a similar position is desired.
Work 100% office-based, not remote or flex.

If you comply with ALL of these prior mandatory requirements, welcome to continue reading the vacancy details and apply:

One of the most respected Law Firms in Kentucky, USA, is looking for a top performer to serve as Bankruptcy Paralegal / Legal Assistant for US Clients, Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, process, and file bankruptcy-related documents accurately and on time.
Post sales customer service, provide consistent updates on their cases.
Review and analyze bankruptcy claims and track case progress.
Perform legal research and file documents through electronic platforms.
Collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to resolve legal issues.
Maintain organized records of both hard copy and electronic case files.
Monitor deadlines to ensure compliance with bankruptcy court requirements.
Assist in preparing materials for court hearings, client meetings, and consultations.
Accountability and follow up for Bankruptcy assigned cases to you in our CRM.

SOFT SKILLS:

Enjoys challenges.
Proactive.
Organized.
Goals driven.
Sense of urgency.
Out-of-the-box thinker.
Efficient.
Honest.
Respectful.
Responsive.
Enthusiastic.
Faster than average pace of work.

EXPERTISE FIELDS:

Knowledge of bankruptcy laws and procedures is a plus, but not mandatory.
Enjoys customer service.
Experience managing assigned tickets, cases, tasks in CRM or ticketing systems is a plus.
Experience reporting progress and challenges on their day-to-day assigned tasks.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both Spanish and English.
Commitment to client advocacy and delivering high-quality service.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

College Degree related to Finance, administration, or similar fields (it can be in progress).

PROGRAMS AND OTHERS:

Advanced Computer skills, Office Pack: Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ideal knowledge on handling cases assigned via ticketing system.

LANGUAGES (this is mandatory):

Spanish: Native or business level.
English: Native or business level.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm CST (Or from 8 am to 5 pm CST according to daylight saving time begins and ends).

WHAT WE OFFER:

Stability.
Great place to work.
Amazing team.
Very competitive salary.
Law Benefits.
20 days Christmas bonus.
Professional development.
Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule with weekends off because your personal life matters too.
Supportive Culture: Become part of a friendly and supportive team that’s all about teamwork.

Our Core Values Matter! At Farmer & Wright, we don’t just talk about our core values — we live them. Our values of honesty, empathy, advocacy, responsiveness, and teamwork guide everything we do. We’re not just building a business; we’re building a community where every client and every team member matters.