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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP · 1 day ago

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to support attorneys in complex bankruptcy litigation matters. The role involves preparing court filings, managing client matters, and ensuring adherence to strict deadlines across various jurisdictions.

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Hiring Manager

Colleen Miller

Responsibilities

Draft various court filings such as proofs of claim, motions for relief and fee applications

Prepare various documents such as petitions, schedules, financial statements, binders and discovery requests

Meet strict deadlines while handling cases in various jurisdictions throughout the United States and internationally

Utilize CM/ECF and Pacer filing systems to file documents with the court

Calendar events and deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met

Maintain and organize all physical and electronic client matters

Read, interpret and index legal and financial records

Effectively communicate with different personalities relaying messages and updates between clients and attorneys

Qualification

Bankruptcy law knowledgeCM/ECF filingPacer filingBest Case SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent relevant work experience

At least 5 years of experience functioning in a bankruptcy paralegal position with a strong knowledge of the Rules of Federal Bankruptcy Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Must be able to handle shifting and strict deadlines across multiple locations

Outstanding communication skills both in writing and verbally

Strong technological and organizational skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Experience with local and federal bankruptcy court procedures and practices, including the preparation of binders and agendas preferred

Working knowledge of Best Case Software, CM/ECF and Pacer filings

Experience working with Chapter 7 and California law are a plus

Company

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Across a diverse range of locations and capabilities, the attorneys and advisors of Shumaker share a unified approach: to start every engagement with a clear focus on the desired outcome and the most efficient path to achieve it.

Founded in 1925

Toledo, Ohio, USA

501-1000 employees