Paralegal — Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert (Hybrid)

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Parental leave and family benefits

Global wellness program (Talkspace,Cal

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Considine Search seeks a detail-oriented legal professional to join a high-performing team in New York. You’ll support the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group, manage filings, assist with hearings, and deliver exceptional client service under deadlines.

You will draft fee applications, conduct UCC searches, organize exhibits, and help prepare court filings while maintaining Bluebook compliance. This role emphasizes independent work, sharp research, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience in bankruptcy and restructuring preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong accountability and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys within the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group (BRIG).
• Assist in the factual development and analysis of cases.
• Prepare hearing agendas, proofs of claim, and attorney fee applications.
• Conduct Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and real property searches.
• Support the preparation of court filings, including cite- and fact-checking briefs, ensuring Bluebook compliance, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices; assist with depositions as needed.
• Coordinate appraisals for real and personal property.
• Attend and support court hearings.
• Draft attorney fee applications and compile supporting documentation.
• Perform judgment searches.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Considine Search seeks a detail-oriented legal professional to join a high-performing team in New York. You’ll support the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group, manage filings, assist with hearings, and deliver exceptional client service under deadlines.

You will draft fee applications, conduct UCC searches, organize exhibits, and help prepare court filings while maintaining Bluebook compliance. This role emphasizes independent work, sharp research, and cross-functional collaboration with