Creditors' Rights Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Raleigh is seeking a Creditors' Rights Paralegal to support attorneys in loan enforcement and creditor remedies. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, drafting various pleadings, and conducting asset research. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Suite. This role demands excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as flexibility for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Five years related experience and/or training required.
• Flexible to work after hours.
• Satisfactory attendance is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Draft and assist with bankruptcy-related filings.
• Conduct asset and lien research.
• Schedule hearings and coordinate with various court personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Creditors' Rights Paralegal to join its team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position will support attorneys representing financial institutions and other commercial lenders in the enforcement of loan documents and creditor remedies, including commercial foreclosure, replevin, collection, bankruptcy proceedings, and related financial services and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and other documents in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts;
• Draft and assist with complaints, summonses, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proofs of claim, and other bankruptcy‑related filings for review, approval, and use by attorneys;
• Assist with commercial foreclosure, replevin, and judgment enforcement matters; supporting litigation involving financial institutions and loan enforcement disputes;
• Conduct asset and lien research;
• Assist with exemption and writ procedures;
• Schedule hearings and coordinate with courts, trustees, clerks, and sheriffs’ departments; and communicating with clients, debtors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Requirements

• Five years related experience and/or training required, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily with attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and flexibility to work after hours;
• Excellent interpersonal skills for frequent client contact, communication and service are expected;
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team setting is expected;
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance is imperative;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite required (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).