Creditors' Rights Paralegal

Ave Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier North Carolina business law firm is seeking a Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Paralegal to join their Raleigh office. This role supports high-velocity bankruptcy and foreclosure matters, coordinating with attorneys from filing through resolution.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of paralegal experience in commercial and consumer bankruptcy, strong knowledge of NC rules, and a valid NC Notary Public commission or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of dedicated paralegal experience handling commercial and consumer bankruptcy, collections, and foreclosure workflows.
• Working knowledge of North Carolina state and federal court rules, statutory collection timelines, and judicial foreclosure mechanics.
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology preferred; NC Notary Public commission (or ability to obtain) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in bankruptcy proceedings (Chapter 7, 11, and 13) from filing to resolution.
• Draft, proofread, and format complex legal pleadings, motions for relief from stay, proofs of claim, collection notices, and foreclosure documents.
• Manage CM/ECF filings across North Carolina state and federal courts.
• Track deadlines and maintain active case calendars with electronic scheduling systems.
• Coordinate with Court Clerks, Sheriffs, and opposing parties to advance foreclosure processes.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems with meticulous record-keeping.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Court rules knowledge

Notary public

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology

Tools

CM/ECF

Job description

Job Title: Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Paralegal

Location: Raleigh, NC (On-site)

Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with experience)

Are you an organized legal professional looking to anchor a high-velocity, regional creditors' rights practice? A premier North Carolina business law firm is executing a confidential search for a skilled Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Paralegal to join their Raleigh office. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to manage sophisticated commercial and consumer debt enforcement portfolios within a highly collaborative, fast-paced firm environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep familiarity with the full foreclosure lifecycle, state court execution mechanics, and regional bankruptcy court protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Bankruptcy Case Management: Assist attorneys in all phases of commercial and consumer bankruptcy proceedings (Chapter 7, 11, and 13), coordinating caseflow management from initial filing through resolution.
• Document Architecture: Draft, proofread, and format complex legal pleadings, motions for relief from stay, proofs of claim, collection notices, and foreclosure documents.
• Electronic Court Filing: Manage, monitor, and execute electronic filings across North Carolina state civil courts and federal bankruptcy court systems (CM/ECF).
• Docket & Deadline Control: Systematically track statutory deadlines, maintain active case calendars, and administer electronic scheduling systems to ensure strict compliance with court rules.
• External Coordination: Serve as a primary firm liaison conferring directly with Court Clerks, Administrators, Sheriff's Departments, and opposing parties to advance execution and foreclosure processes.
• Information Governance: Maintain immaculate digital and physical filing structures, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and proactive follow-up on all outstanding required actions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3 years of dedicated paralegal experience handling commercial and consumer bankruptcy, collections, and foreclosure workflows.
• Procedural Literacy: Working knowledge of North Carolina state and federal court rules, statutory collection timelines, and judicial foreclosure mechanics.
• Credentials: Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology preferred (equivalent professional work experience will be fully substituted); valid North Carolina Notary Public commission (or the immediate ability to obtain one) is required.