4748 - Paralegal - Bankruptcy

Nixon Peabody LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced paralegal with extensive bankruptcy expertise. The role focuses on managing bankruptcy dockets, drafting filings, and supporting Chapter 11 matters, while mentoring junior paralegals and ensuring compliance with complex rules.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities to work on high-stakes cases within a collaborative, top-tier firm environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of paralegal experience with substantial Chapter 11 experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred; Bachelor's degree required or work experience in lieu.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy procedures, court filings, docket management, and litigation support.
• Proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF; excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bankruptcy dockets, case calendars, filing deadlines, hearing dates, and claims deadlines.
• Draft and file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, notices, orders, schedules, and related documents.
• Support Chapter 11 cases including first-day motions, DIP financing, and plan confirmations.
• Assist with claims administration, objections, and bankruptcy-related litigation.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, local counsel, and other professionals.
• Mentor junior paralegals and ensure compliance with bankruptcy rules.

Skills

Bankruptcy procedures knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

PACER

CM/ECF

Job description

Job Description

The Paralegal is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the practice area within established administrative procedures. This position will also guide junior paralegals in all aspects of the practice area. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: New York City, NY

• Manage bankruptcy dockets, case calendars, filing deadlines, hearing dates, claims bar dates, and other critical deadlines.
• Draft, review, proofread, cite-check, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, applications, notices, orders, schedules, and related documents.
• Support Chapter 11 cases, including first-day motions, DIP financing, cash collateral, plans of reorganization, disclosure statements, and confirmation proceedings.
• Assist with claims administration, claims analysis, objections, adversary proceedings, contested matters, and bankruptcy-related litigation.
• Support Section 363 asset sales, due diligence, restructuring transactions, and closing activities.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, local counsel, financial advisors, claims agents, and other professionals.
• Prepare hearing binders, exhibits, witness materials, and documentation for court proceedings, depositions, and meetings.
• Assist with fee applications, billing support, and case reporting.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with applicable bankruptcy rules, local court rules, and filing requirements.
• Mentor junior paralegals and provide guidance on case procedures and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of paralegal experience. Minimum of Five (5) years of bankruptcy paralegal experience, with substantial Chapter 11 experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy procedures, court filings, docket management, claims administration, and litigation support.
• Proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience representing both debtors and creditors in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Experience with claims and noticing agents, fee applications, Section 363 sales, and plan solicitation.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• New York, NY: $85,000 to $145,750

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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