Tax Workout Group ยท 2 days ago
Bankruptcy Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expTax Workout Group is a law firm focused on tax and bankruptcy legal services. They are seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal to assist lawyers with bankruptcy matters, including drafting documents, filing motions, and conducting legal research.
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Sherman, JD, CPA, LLM
Responsibilities
Processing, drafting, and filing bankruptcy-related documents, including service of pleadings and calendar and track related deadlines in Florida and other federal bankruptcy cases nationwide
Understand local rules, practice, and procedures, and assist attorneys in understanding local practice in connection with case management
Manage case calendar, task lists, and critical dates trackers, and manage files to assist the bankruptcy attorney in Subchapter V representations
Prepare and file objections to proofs of claim, track claims, and assist with the claims reconciliation process
Draft court documents, including retention and fee applications
Develop and maintain time records for billable hours spent on specific cases; review bills; and prepare tracking files in connection with fee applications
Meet and confer with attorneys and other professionals to discuss cases, projects, and ongoing client development initiatives; interview clients; and keep them informed of progress on their cases
Review and monitor case dockets to identify, summarize, and circulate relevant pleadings
Manage hearing preparation and support, including arranging appearances and preparing hearing materials
Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
Respond to creditor inquiries
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or completion of a post-secondary program with law-related coursework
State-approved, accredited Paralegal certification
5 years of Paralegal work experience specializing in bankruptcy cases
Proficiency in BestCase/Stretto and Clio case management software
Competency in using Adobe editing tools
Strong familiarity with Zoom and MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
Knowledge of legal terminology and national, federal, and state-specific bankruptcy procedures
Extensive experience in preparing legal documents related to bankruptcy cases
Experience in the electronic filing of cases on the U. S. Federal Bankruptcy Courts Electronic Case Filing System
Ability to collaborate with Bankruptcy Lawyers, clients, and other stakeholders
Ability to conduct legal research, keep clients informed, and adhere to submission deadlines
Ability to perform large volumes of work with minimal supervision
Exceptional organizational, recordkeeping, and communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
The ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
A self-starter who can take direction and work independently without constant supervision
Company
Tax Workout Group
Tax Workout Group is a law firm that offers tax compliance, state, and local tax law services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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