Monday - Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Manage the day-to-day case/transaction and database management; reviews, drafts, and prepares legal documents;
Conducts due diligence and research. Exhibits technical skills consistent with new and existing Firm technology and is proficient with respect to filing procedures and filing jurisdictions. Knows bankruptcy court structure, Bankruptcy Code, Federal and local rules, ECF system. Establishes pleadings, correspondence, document files and databases; assists in hearing and trial preparation; Monitors and distributes docket updates; prepares case calendar and calculates deadlines.
Obtains and organizes financial data; assists with fee applications. Prepares hearing Agendas; tracks motions and orders; acts as liaison with co-counsel and chambers. Prepare documents for filing with court in accordance with local rules and judge’s rules. In cases filed in the S.D.N.Y. knowledge of the conversion process and the ability to file documents on the electronic filing system. Handle Telephone inquiries from creditors, client, and other counsel. Assist attorneys with conflicts review process. Exhibit Technical skills consistent with new and existing technology and be proficient at filing procedures and filing jurisdictions.
Reports to the Manager of the Paralegal Department
Experience Required:
3+ years of experience in a Debtor Bankruptcy law firm practice group.
Must have Law firm experience
Candidate must be self-confident, energetic, efficient, motivated and able to handle multiple projects at the same time
Candidate must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
BA/BS with strong academic record.
Strong attention to detail.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to confidentially and graciously interact with Attorneys, Partners, Paralegals and all staff members.
Strong clerical and typing skills as well as proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point
The position also requires the ability to travel and to work overtime as necessary
Please submit all resumes wilson@eastonpersonnel.com
- Compensation: 50-80k DOE
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