Bankruptcy Paralegal and Office Manager

Parkins & Rubio LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Parkins & Rubio LLP is looking for an Office Manager/Business Bankruptcy Paralegal in Houston. This role involves managing Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, maintaining legal documents, and coordinating day-to-day office functions. Candidates should possess 3–7 years of legal experience, especially in bankruptcy, and have advanced technical skills.

The position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of federal litigation or bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
• Maintain internal docket databases and monitor court events.
• Draft and review legal documents and notices.
• Schedule and prepare deposition notices.
• Leverage legal technology for client efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day office functions.

Skills

Federal litigation or bankruptcy experience

Procedural familiarity with F.R.C.P.

Command of Westlaw

PACER knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Tools

Clio

Job description

Parkins & Rubio LLP is a growing boutique financial restructuring and business bankruptcy law firm. We represent clients nationwide in complex out-of-court restructurings and in-court Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. Our diverse client roster includes corporate debtors, trustees, creditors' committees, secured/unsecured lenders, and private equity funds. We operate out of high-performing offices in New York and Houston, focusing on delivering elite, cost-effective legal representation.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: In office - Great Jones Building, 708 Main St, Fl 10, Houston, TX 77002

Position Overview

We are seeking a career-oriented, highly motivated Office Manager/Business Bankruptcy Paralegal with three to seven years of experience to manage our Houston office. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a firm’s financial restructuring and bankruptcy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Manage all facets of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases from inception through final resolution.
• Docketing & Filing: Maintain internal docket databases while monitoring and calendaring court events. Electronically file documents across state and federal courts.
• Document Preparation: Draft and review legal documents, notices, and motions while organizing case exhibits.
• Discovery Management: Schedule and prepare deposition notices, and compile and maintain document notebooks.
• Strategy & Tech: Leverage legal technology to drive client efficiency. Participate in team strategy meetings and track industry trends.
• Manage day to day office functions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–7 years of federal litigation or bankruptcy experience (corporate debtor representation preferred).
• Legal Knowledge: Procedural familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (F.R.C.P.) and complex federal filing systems.
• Technical Skills: Advanced command of Westlaw, PACER, and Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of document management and billing platforms (Clio experience preferred).
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, superb attention to details like grammar and punctuation, and a natural ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with your professional experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance