Bankruptcy Paralegal

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to provide sophisticated litigation and transactional support to attorneys handling complex domestic and cross-border bankruptcy matters. This role is four days on site with Friday work from home.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred) and at least three years in bankruptcy paralegal work, including substantial Chapter 11 experience, with proficiency in PACER, CM/ECF, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years of law firm bankruptcy paralegal experience, including substantial hands-on Chapter 11 experience.
• Proficiency with PACER, CM/ECF, and Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with iManage/Worksite and litigation databases such as Relativity is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, research, proofreading, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet case deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage bankruptcy case dockets, calendars, filing deadlines, hearing dates, and claims bar dates using PACER and court systems.
• Assist with Chapter 11 cases, including preparation of first-day pleadings, motions, declarations, orders, and related materials.
• Draft, proofread, format, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings and notices via CM/ECF.
• Support claims administration, review proofs of claim, maintain claims registers, and track deadlines.
• Assist with plans of reorganization, disclosure statements, solicitation materials, voting ballots, and plan submissions.
• Conduct lien, UCC, judgment, and real property searches and support due diligence.
• Provide transactional support for Section 363 asset sales, including sale motions and closing documents.
• Coordinate with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, local counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare hearing materials, exhibit lists, attorney binders, and case documentation; maintain files.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Skills

Organization

Research

Proofreading

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Deadline management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

PACER

CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

Excel

iManage/Worksite

Relativity

Job description

Well established firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal. This position is 4 days on site and WFH on Fridays. The Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal provides sophisticated litigation and transactional support to attorneys handling complex domestic and cross-border bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters. This professional manages case administration, prepares and files court documents, tracks critical deadlines, and supports matters from pre-petition planning through restructuring, plan confirmation, and asset sale closings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bankruptcy case dockets, calendars, filing deadlines, hearing dates, and claims bar dates using PACER and court-specific filing systems.
• Assist with Chapter 11 cases, including preparation of first-day pleadings, motions, supporting declarations, orders, and petition-related materials.
• Draft, proofread, format, and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings, applications, notices, stipulations, and adversary complaints through CM/ECF.
• Support claims administration, including reviewing proofs of claim, maintaining claims registers, preparing claims objections, and tracking related deadlines.
• Assist with plans of reorganization, disclosure statements, solicitation materials, voting ballots, and plan confirmation submissions.
• Conduct lien, UCC, judgment, and real property searches and support due diligence activities.
• Provide transactional support for Section 363 asset sales, including sale motions, bidding procedures, asset purchase agreements, and closing documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, local counsel, claims agents, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare hearing materials, exhibit lists, attorney binders, and case documentation while maintaining organized electronic and physical files.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years of law firm bankruptcy paralegal experience, including substantial hands-on Chapter 11 experience.
• Proficiency with PACER, CM/ECF, and Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with iManage/Worksite and litigation databases such as Relativity is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, research, proofreading, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet case deadlines.

Liberty Personnel Services Inc.

610-941-6300 ext 121 direct: 484-567-2089

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