Bankruptcy and Restructuring Paralegal

Dechert LLP; United States; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dechert LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Paralegal to provide litigation and transactional support across bankruptcy engagements. The role requires organizing case files, managing dockets, drafting pleadings, and coordinating with clients and counsel to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal background with bankruptcy experience, strong proofreading, research, and communication skills, and a dedication to accuracy under pressure.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in bankruptcy.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and maintain case dockets in PACER and firm systems.
• Prepare master calendars, deadlines memos, and trackers.
• Coordinate with claims and noticing agents on service and dates.
• Draft and format bankruptcy pleadings and court filings.
• Work with local counsel on filing procedures.
• Assist with plan of reorganization, disclosure statements, and related exhibits.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, and client meetings.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading

Research

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Ability to work overtime

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate (a plus)

Ferramentas

PACER

CM/ECF

Relativity

iManage/Worksite

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our team represents both debtors and creditors in the full spectrum of complex U.S. and cross-border restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency matters. We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Paralegal to provide sophisticated litigation and transactional support across all phases of engagements. This position requires a well-organized individual who will be expected to bill 1500 hours annually.

Case Administration & Docketing

• Monitor and maintain case dockets in PACER and firm-specific docketing systems; track all filing deadlines, hearing dates, and objection periods
• Prepare and maintain master case calendars, critical dates memos, and deadline trackers for each active matter
• Coordinate with claims and noticing agents regarding service of process, claims bar dates, and noticing requirements
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, including pleadings indexes and document management

Pre-Petition & Filing Support

• Assist attorneys with pre-petition planning, including preparation or review of first-day pleadings, motions, and supporting declarations
• Compile and organize schedules
• Draft, format, and finalize or review first-day orders, including motions for use of cash collateral, DIP financing, critical vendor payments, and retention applications
• Coordinate with client personnel and financial advisors to gather necessary information for petition filings

Pleadings, Motions & Court Filings

• Draft, proofread, and format a wide range of bankruptcy pleadings, including motions, applications, notices, stipulations, orders, and adversary complaints
• File documents electronically via CM/ECF in the relevant bankruptcy courts and ensure compliance with local rules regarding formatting, page limits, and service requirements
• Prepare and compile hearing binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials
• Coordinate with local counsel on filing procedures and court-specific requirements

Claims & Creditor Matters

• Assist in preparing or reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling proofs of claim
• Prepare and maintain or monitor claims registers and objection trackers
• Draft or review claims objections, proposed orders, and related notices
• Communicate with counterparties and their counsel regarding claims under attorney supervision

Plan of Reorganization & Disclosure Statement

• Support attorneys in drafting and revising or in reviewing the plan of reorganization and disclosure statement
• Prepare solicitation materials and voting ballots in coordination with the claims and solicitation agent
• Track voting deadlines and assist with plan confirmation submissions
• Coordinate the preparation of plan supplement documents and related exhibits
• Perform or review UCC, lien, judgment, and real property searches; prepare lien search summaries
• Assist with due diligence

Transactional & Asset Sale Support

• Support attorneys in connection with Section 363 asset sales, including preparation or review of sale motions, bidding procedures, stalking horse agreements, and asset purchase agreements
• Assist with closing checklists and post-closing deliverables

Team & Client Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for client personnel, financial advisors, investment bankers, and co-counsel on administrative and procedural matters
• Coordinate logistics for key hearings, depositions, and meetings, including travel arrangements and preparation of attorney binders and materials
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants assigned to the matter team

QUALIFICATIONS / KSAs

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Paralegal Certificate is a plus.
• Minimum of [3] years of paralegal experience in a bankruptcy practice at a law firm, with significant hands-on experience in Chapter 11 cases
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Superior proofreading and research skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively.
• Detail oriented and has ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
• Proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF electronic filing systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency in Excel, a plus), iManage/Worksite and familiarity with computerized litigation databases (Relativity, a plus)
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours.