Senior Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Paralegal — Complex Matters

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Walker LLP seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support the firm’s Bankruptcy Team across Houston, Miami, or New Orleans offices. The role involves handling complex Chapter 11 matters from inception through post-confirmation proceedings, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of paralegal experience, familiarity with CM/ECF and PACER, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of federal bankruptcy rules, procedures, and court practices.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF, PACER, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate preferred; bachelor's degree a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases from inception to confirmation and post-confirmation administration.
• Prepare, review, and file petitions, schedules, notices, motions, proofs of claim, and other court documents using CM/ECF.
• Conduct research using PACER and other court databases.
• Monitor case dockets, maintain deadlines and calendars, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, courts, trustees, and other parties in interest.
• Assist in preparation for hearings, trials, Section 341 meetings, and other proceedings, including compiling exhibits, summaries, and supporting materials.
• Track and manage critical deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
• Record time accurately and maintain billing-related documentation in accordance with Firm requirements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Chapter 11 bankruptcy

CM/ECF

PACER

MS Office

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Walker LLP seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support the firm’s Bankruptcy Team across Houston, Miami, or New Orleans offices. The role involves handling complex Chapter 11 matters from inception through post-confirmation proceedings, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of paralegal experience, familiarity with CM/ECF and PACER, and strong organizational and communication skills.