Bankruptcy Paralegal

Porter Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Porter Law Firm seeks a capable Paralegal to support bankruptcy and litigation matters in Houston, TX. You will assist attorneys with court filings, discovery, and trial preparation, while managing documents and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have ABA paralegal certification or an associate/bachelor in paralegal studies and at least 3 years of bankruptcy experience, with proficiency in Westlaw/Lexis and MS Office, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associate's/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred.
• At least three (3) years of bankruptcy and litigation work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices.
• Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in researching and following local court rules.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents.
• Draft, issue, and manage discovery, including organizing, bates stamping, and maintaining voluminous document productions.
• Assist attorneys with motions, hearings, depositions, and trial prep.
• Draft routine court filings with minimal attorney supervision, including motions for relief, bankruptcy proofs of claim, subpoenas, summonses, writs of garnishment, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice admissions.
• Order and review public records searches, including title work, UCC and lien searches, and corporate filings.
• Assist attorneys with foreclosures, including preparing notices and publications.
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring hearings, court, and discovery deadlines.
• Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational and problem‑solv

Excellent oral and written skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Work under pressure

Meet deadlines

Self-motivation

Discretion with confidential info

Flexible hours

Legal research (Westlaw/Lexis)

Education

ABA paralegal certification

Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Must be well-versed in bankruptcy, federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing.

• Assist attorneys in researching and following local court rules.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents.
• Draft, issue, and manage discovery, including organizing, bates stamping, and maintaining voluminous document productions.
• Assist attorneys with motions, hearings, depositions, and trial prep.
• Draft routine court filings with minimal attorney supervision, including motions for relief, bankruptcy proofs of claim, subpoenas, summonses, writs of garnishment, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice admissions.
• Order and review public records searches, including title work, UCC and lien searches, and corporate filings.
• Assist attorneys with foreclosures, including preparing notices and publications.
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring hearings, court, and discovery deadlines.
• Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associate's/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred
• At least three (3) years of bankruptcy and litigation work experience
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
• Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours