Onsite Bankruptcy Paralegal — Case Lead & Trial Prep

EverStaff, LLC; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EverStaff, LLC seeks a skilled Bankruptcy Paralegal to support our client in Livingston. This onsite role manages all phases of bankruptcy matters, ensuring efficient progression and full court compliance.

You will draft petitions, schedules, fee statements, pleadings, and assist attorneys with trial preparation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bankruptcy paralegal work and proficiency with Best Case and NetDocuments, plus strong organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of bankruptcy paralegal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Chapter 7/11/13 and court filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Best Case and NetDocuments software.
• Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bankruptcy cases from filing to closing.
• Prepare and file Chapter 7, 11, and 13 petitions.
• Draft Schedules, Statements of Financial Affairs, and Chapter plans.
• Prepare monthly fee statements and fee applications.
• Draft First Day pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and claims.
• Review pleadings, dockets, and case materials.
• Support attorneys with trial prep and exhibit organization.
• Organize case files, trial materials, and discovery docs.
• Prepare and file adversary complaints and default documents.
• Assist with preference actions, fraudulent transfer matters, and recovery.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, appearances, and emails.

Skills

Bankruptcy paralegal

Billable hours

Deadline management

Litigation support

Tools

Best Case

NetDocuments

Job description

EverStaff, LLC seeks a skilled Bankruptcy Paralegal to support our client in Livingston. This onsite role manages all phases of bankruptcy matters, ensuring efficient progression and full court compliance.

You will draft petitions, schedules, fee statements, pleadings, and assist attorneys with trial preparation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bankruptcy paralegal work and proficiency with Best Case and NetDocuments, plus strong organization.