Bankruptcy Paralegal: Dockets, Filings & Client Support

Dentons US LLP; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Paralegal/AA to support Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. This role requires monitoring dockets, drafting pleadings, and managing calendars while maintaining client confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will analyze loan documents and file documents via PACER/EDMS, coordinate matter openings, and support attorneys with a range of administrative tasks. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of legal administrative experience required; 2–3 years preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred; bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, or similar experience is strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of legal procedures; experience with PACER and electronic court filing systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning legal/client-specific 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 follow-up.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare bankruptcy pleadings, notices, Monthly Operating Reports, Proofs of Claim, and schedules.
• Review and analyze loan documents, payment histories, pleadings, and case-related documentation.
• File pleadings through PACER, EDMS, and electronic filing systems; research local filing rules as needed.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and court reporters, coordinate appointments and admin needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, trustees, and financial institutions.
• Coordinate new matter referrals, conflict checks, matter openings, and client documentation.
• Organize electronic matter files and client reporting; maintain templates and reports.
• Prepare bankruptcy and collections-related mailings and shipments; coordinate service."
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Drafting and proofreading

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

PACER

EDMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dentons Davis Brown in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Paralegal/AA to support Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. This role requires monitoring dockets, drafting pleadings, and managing calendars while maintaining client confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will analyze loan documents and file documents via PACER/EDMS, coordinate matter openings, and support attorneys with a range of administrative tasks. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.