Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

Quarles & Brady LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix seeks an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to support our Bankruptcy Group. The ideal candidate will handle high-level administrative tasks, prepare and file documents, manage deadlines, and coordinate with clients and attorneys to deliver excellent service.

You should have 2–5 years of bankruptcy law experience, proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. We offer a collaborative environment, mentoring, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of bankruptcy law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and case-management support to attorneys in the Bankruptcy Group throughout all phases of bankruptcy matters.
• Draft, format, proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, petitions, schedules, statements, motions, notices, proofs of claim, and other bankruptcy documents.
• Prepare and electronically file documents through CM/ECF in compliance with applicable rules.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and monitor dockets, court notices, deadlines, and key milestones.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, client conferences, depositions, travel, and remote appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, trustees, court personnel, creditors, and opposing counsel.
• Protect confidential information and ensure documents meet filing requirements.
• Support new-matter intake and conflict checks; process time entries, client billing, and bankruptcy-related expenses.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.

Skills

Bankruptcy law experience

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Office Locations: Phoenix

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Legal Assistant to join our Bankruptcy Group. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work to advance their career at Quarles.

Office Locations: Phoenix

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Legal Assistant to join our Bankruptcy Group. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work to advance their career at Quarles.

Grow Your Career at Quarles

At Quarles, your goals matter. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. Join a team that values creativity, flexibility, and shared success.

What We Offer:

• Supportive, adaptable work environment


• Career development through mentoring and training - Professional growth opportunities


• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Be part of a firm where great people achieve great things-together.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and case-management support to attorneys in the Bankruptcy Group throughout all phases of bankruptcy matters.


• Draft, format, proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, petitions, schedules, statements, motions, notices, proofs of claim, and other bankruptcy documents.


• Prepare and electronically file documents through CM/ECF in compliance with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona Local Rules, AZTurboCourt for State court proceedings, and applicable judge-specific procedures.


• Maintain organized electronic case files and monitor dockets, court notices, filing deadlines, hearing dates, Section 341 meetings, claims, bar dates, and other key case milestones.


• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, Section 341 meetings, CLE coordination and tracking, client conferences, depositions, travel, and remote appearances, and confirm scheduling details through applicable court dockets.


• Communicate professionally with clients, trustees, the United States Trustee, court personnel, creditors, and opposing counsel while providing responsive client service.


• Protect confidential information, apply required privacy redactions, and ensure documents meet filing and service requirements.


• Support new-matter intake and conflict checks; process time entries, client billing, filing fees, and bankruptcy-related expenses.


• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to prioritize assignments, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and provide backup support as needed.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

\"Who Are You?\"

• Minimum 2-5 years of bankruptcy law experience preferred.


• Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible, and a team player.


• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.


• Skilled with use of electronic document management systems.


• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.


• Detail oriented with excellent grammar and spelling skills.


• Ability to prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment.


• Ability to work overtime, when needed.


• File Site experience a plus.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.

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