Senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal

Dechert LLP; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP is seeking a skilled Senior Paralegal to support sophisticated litigation and transactional bankruptcy matters in the United States. The role involves extensive docketing, filing, and document management across Chapter 11 engagements, with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.

You will assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, and plan-related documents, coordinate with clients and advisors, and mentor junior staff as part of a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years paralegal experience in a bankruptcy practice at a law firm.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF electronic filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Case Administration & Docketing: monitor dockets, track deadlines, maintain calendars.
• Pre-Petition & Filing Support: assist with first-day pleadings and petition filings.
• Pleadings, Motions & Court Filings: draft and file pleadings with CM/ECF.
• Claims & Creditor Matters: prepare proofs of claim and creditor notices.
• Plan of Reorganization & Disclosure Statement: assist with plan drafting and timelines.
• Transactional & Asset Sale Support: assist with 363 asset sales and related documents.
• Team & Client Coordination: coordinate hearings, depositions, and materials.

Skills

Bankruptcy paralegal experience

PACER & CM/ECF proficiency

Case administration & docketing

Legal document drafting

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate (plus)

Tools

CM/ECF

Relativity

iManage/Worksite

Job description

Dechert LLP is seeking a skilled Senior Paralegal to support sophisticated litigation and transactional bankruptcy matters in the United States. The role involves extensive docketing, filing, and document management across Chapter 11 engagements, with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.

You will assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, and plan-related documents, coordinate with clients and advisors, and mentor junior staff as part of a high-performing team.