Bankruptcy Paralegal & Admin Specialist

Dentons Davis Brown; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Davis Brown is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. This hybrid position will perform a combination of substantive paralegal work and administrative support and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing matters from both a legal and operational perspective.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing deadlines, drafting and filing legal documents, communicating with clients, and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred; bankruptcy or creditors’ rights experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with PACER and electronic court filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn legal/ client-specific technology systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bankruptcy dockets and client servicing systems, maintain case calendars, track deadlines and referrals, and ensure appropriate follow‑up.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare bankruptcy pleadings, correspondence, notices, Monthly Operating Reports, Proofs of Claim, bankruptcy schedules, and other legal documents.
• Review and analyze loan documents, payment histories, pleadings, and other case‑related documentation.
• File pleadings and other documents through PACER, EDMS, and other applicable electronic filing systems, and research local filing rules and requirements as needed.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and court reporters, coordinate appointments, and assist with other day‑to‑day administrative needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, trustees, sheriffs’ offices, financial institutions, and other parties regarding case status, documentation, deadlines, garnishments, service, and other matter‑related needs.
• Coordinate new matter referrals, conflict checks, matter openings, signature packets, and other client documentation.
• Organize and maintain electronic matter files, client referral and tracking systems, templates, and client‑specific reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate bankruptcy and collections‑related mailings, service, courier delivery, and shipments, including certificates of mailing.
• Assist with conference registrations, CLE submissions, reservations, reimbursements, and other practice‑group administrative needs.
• Provide general administrative and backup support to attorneys and other legal support professionals as needed.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

PACER

EDMS

Electronic filing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dentons Davis Brown is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. This hybrid position will perform a combination of substantive paralegal work and administrative support and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing matters from both a legal and operational perspective.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing deadlines, drafting and filing legal documents, communicating with clients, and