Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal - Fast-Paced

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal with bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure experience to support attorneys by e-filing, drafting and formatting documents, and managing deadlines in state and federal courts.

The role involves researching creditor rights and foreclosure procedures, reviewing title documents, and maintaining accurate case calendars while handling high-volume caseloads with diligence and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3 years bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure experience required.
• Working knowledge of internet and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), iManage and Adobe.
• E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Knowledge of multiple states’ bankruptcy and foreclosure procedures is ideal
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs.

Responsibilities

• E-File in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Record/capture billable time in compliance with client guidelines.
• Prepare, review, format and cite check legal documents such as notices, consents, appearances, answers, objections, stipulations, affidavits, motions, briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare exhibits, including trial exhibits.
• Redact confidential information.
• Conduct SCRA searches, factual investigations and legal research regarding creditor rights, foreclosure law, lien priority, and real property disputes.
• Manage high volume caseload in a deadline-driven environment; ensure compliance with state foreclosure requirements.
• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure pleadings, notices, affidavits, motions, and other legal documents.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate litigation and foreclosure calendars.
• Track and analyze foreclosure timelines to ensure compliance with court orders and statutory requirements.

Skills

Bankruptcy knowledge

E-filing experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3 years bankruptcy & foreclosure experience required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal with bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure experience to support attorneys by e-filing, drafting and formatting documents, and managing deadlines in state and federal courts.

The role involves researching creditor rights and foreclosure procedures, reviewing title documents, and maintaining accurate case calendars while handling high-volume caseloads with diligence and confidentiality.