Bankruptcy Paralegal

Trustpoint; Wilmington, Philadelphia (DE, Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Trustpoint.One partnered with an Am Law 100 firm to recruit an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal for its Wilmington, Delaware office. You will support sophisticated Chapter 11 matters, manage court filings in the District of Delaware, and coordinate complex deadlines and document productions.

The ideal candidate has extensive bankruptcy experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and can handle high-volume matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of commercial bankruptcy paralegal experience in a law firm or similarly sophisticated environment.
• Experience supporting Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Delaware Bankruptcy Court procedures and filings highly preferred.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and PACER.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy claims administration and bankruptcy court processes.
• Experience supporting trustees, creditors, creditors' committees, secured lenders, and/or debtors-in-possession preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Aufgaben

• Support attorneys in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters from case inception through closing.
• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and other court documents in federal bankruptcy courts, with an emphasis on the District of Delaware.
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, and court orders.
• Assist with claims administration, including reviewing proofs of claim, claims reconciliation, and claims analysis.
• Monitor court dockets and keep attorneys informed of significant case developments.
• Conduct research through PACER and bankruptcy court dockets.
• Prepare and file documents electronically through CM/ECF.
• Support Section 363 asset sales, including sale-related documentation and coordination of closing materials.
• Assist with plan confirmation, disclosure statements, and related bankruptcy court filings.
• Coordinate and organize document productions, due diligence materials, and electronic case files.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, hearing binders, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, and contested matters.
• Communicate with clients, trustees, creditors, financial advisors, and other parties in interest.
• Support commercial restructuring and loan workout matters as needed.

Kenntnisse

5+ years experience

Chapter 11 matters

Delaware Court procedures

Bankruptcy claims administration

Trustees/creditors experience

multi-matter management

organizational skills

communication skills

project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Jobbeschreibung

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Location: Wilmington, Delaware Schedule: Hybrid Experience: 5+ years Practice Area: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Salary: $80,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with an Am Law 100 firm in its search for an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support its nationally recognized bankruptcy and restructuring practice. This position will support an attorney based in the firm's Wilmington, Delaware office and will work on sophisticated commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys representing bankruptcy trustees, creditors' committees, secured lenders, debtors-in-possession, and other stakeholders in complex Chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial loan workouts. The ideal candidate will have significant commercial bankruptcy experience, including familiarity with Delaware Bankruptcy Court proceedings, and be comfortable managing large, complex matters involving multiple parties, significant claims activity, litigation, asset sales, and plan confirmation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters from case inception through closing.
• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and other court documents in federal bankruptcy courts, with an emphasis on the District of Delaware.
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, and court orders.
• Assist with claims administration, including reviewing proofs of claim, claims reconciliation, and claims analysis.
• Monitor court dockets and keep attorneys informed of significant case developments.
• Conduct research through PACER and bankruptcy court dockets.
• Prepare and file documents electronically through CM/ECF.
• Support Section 363 asset sales, including sale-related documentation and coordination of transaction closing materials.
• Assist with plan confirmation, disclosure statements, and related bankruptcy court filings.
• Coordinate and organize document productions, due diligence materials, and electronic case files.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, hearing binders, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, and contested matters.
• Communicate with clients, trustees, creditors, financial advisors, and other parties in interest.
• Support commercial restructuring and loan workout matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial bankruptcy paralegal experience in a law firm or similarly sophisticated legal environment.
• Experience supporting Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters strongly preferred.
• Experience with Delaware Bankruptcy Court procedures and filings highly preferred.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and PACER.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy claims administration and bankruptcy court processes.
• Experience supporting trustees, creditors, creditors' committees, secured lenders, and/or debtors-in-possession preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Large corporate Chapter 11 cases
• Delaware Bankruptcy Court practice
• Trustee representation
• Creditors' rights
• Bankruptcy litigation and adversary proceedings
• Section 363 asset sales
• Claims administration
• Restructuring and commercial loan workouts

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and proactive bankruptcy paralegal who understands the demands of a sophisticated commercial bankruptcy practice. This individual should be comfortable keeping complex Chapter 11 matters moving, managing court filings and deadlines, monitoring dockets, coordinating claims activity, and anticipating attorney needs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Details

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements

Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to:

• Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice

To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable law. In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices. Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.

Client Specific Requirements Notice

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.