Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Paralegal — Fast-Paced & Collaborative

Jones Walker; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jones Walker LLP is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our Houston, Miami, or New Orleans office. This role supports attorneys across the Firm’s Bankruptcy Team on complex Chapter 11 matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing the demands of sophisticated bankruptcy matters from inception through confirmation and post-confirmation proceedings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years paralegal experience with significant exposure to Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters.
• Strong understanding of federal bankruptcy rules, procedures, and court practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CM/ECF, PACER, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases from inception to confirmation and post-confirmation administration.
• Prepare, review, and file petitions, schedules, notices, motions, proofs of claim, and other court documents using CM/ECF.
• Conduct research using PACER and other court databases.
• Monitor case dockets, maintain deadlines and calendars, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, courts, trustees, and other parties in interest.
• Assist in preparation for hearings, trials, Section 341 meetings, and other proceedings, including compiling exhibits, summaries, and supporting materials.
• Track and manage critical deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
• Record time accurately and maintain billing-related documentation in accordance with Firm requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Walker LLP is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our Houston, Miami, or New Orleans office. This role supports attorneys across the Firm’s Bankruptcy Team on complex Chapter 11 matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing the demands of sophisticated bankruptcy matters from inception through confirmation and post-confirmation proceedings.