Bankruptcy Paralegal: Federal Filings & Case Support

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is looking for an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal in New York City. This role involves preparing and filing legal documents in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in bankruptcy law and familiarity with federal procedures. The position offers a competitive salary range of $67,000 - $113,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a dynamic work environment that may require flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience handling bankruptcy matters.
• Ability to electronically file documents with federal courts.
• Flexibility to work under minimal supervision and handle multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file various legal documents in Federal Courts.
• Assist with legal research for bankruptcy cases.
• Maintain accurate calendars of critical case deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state rules

Legal document preparation

Research skills

Client service skills

Timekeeping accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PACER

CM/ECF systems

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is looking for an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal in New York City. This role involves preparing and filing legal documents in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in bankruptcy law and familiarity with federal procedures. The position offers a competitive salary range of $67,000 - $113,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a dynamic work environment that may require flexibility in hours.