Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Irvine seeks a Bankruptcy Assistant to support attorneys with document preparation, filing, and legal research. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bankruptcy law and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier legal services in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a bankruptcy paralegal/assistant.
• Knowledge of national, federal, and state-specific bankruptcy procedures.
• Experience in preparing Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Processing and filing bankruptcy-related documents.
• Conducting legal research on bankruptcy-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date related databases.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Tools

Best Case

Prolaw

Westlaw

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP is a cutting-edge law firm based in Los Angeles. The firm is comprised of a team of highly experienced transactional and litigation attorneys from some of the nation's biggest and most elite law firms. The firm’s practice stands at the global crossroads of finance, media, and real estate. The firm helps its clients organize, fund, grow, protect, and thrive.

To ensure success as a bankruptcy assistant, you should possess experience in a similar role and knowledge of bankruptcy procedures applicable to the state. An outstanding bankruptcy assistant will be a highly organized team player who provides excellent support to bankruptcy lawyers.

Responsibilities:

• Processing and filing bankruptcy-related documents
• Format and proofread pleadings, letters, memos, charts, tables, graphs and other documents
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date related databases
• Gathering information from creditors, debtors, trustees, and court clerks
• Obtaining credit reports and writing Proofs of Claim
• Conducting legal research on bankruptcy-related issues
• Submitting legal documents to the Bankruptcy Court in a timely manner
• Maintaining hard copy files, as well as filing and monitoring cases on electronic platforms

Requirements:

• Must have 3+ years experience as a bankruptcy paralegal/assistant demonstrating a significant level of substantive knowledge and understanding of the practice area
• Knowledge of legal terminology, as well as national, federal, and state-specific bankruptcy procedures
• Extensive experience in preparing legal documents related to bankruptcy cases
• Experience in the electronic filing of cases on the U. S. Federal Bankruptcy Courts Electronic Case Filing System
• Must have recent experience in preparing Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy proceedings
• Demonstrate working knowledge of technology applicable to practice area, including Best Case bankruptcy software is essential
• Knowledge of Prolaw, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposes
• Ability to work overtime and weekends
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and clients
• Ability to conduct legal research, keep clients informed, and adhere to submission deadlines
• Ability to perform large volumes of work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational, recordkeeping, and communication skills

The salary range for bankruptcy assistant is between $85,000 - $100,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.

Raines Feldman Littrell LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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