Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented bankruptcy assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential support to bankruptcy lawyers by processing legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bankruptcy law and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to diversity and equal opportunity, where your contributions will help clients navigate complex financial situations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a bankruptcy paralegal/assistant with substantive knowledge.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and federal/state bankruptcy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processing and filing bankruptcy-related documents efficiently.
• Conducting legal research and maintaining accurate databases.

Skills

Bankruptcy Procedures

Legal Document Preparation

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Tools

Best Case Bankruptcy Software

Prolaw

Westlaw

U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Courts Electronic Case Filing System

Job description

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.