Milestone · 1 day ago
Bankruptcy Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $83K/yr
5+ years expMilestone is a fast-paced, high-end Qualified Settlement Fund administration and settlement planning firm. They are seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to facilitate daily project management and coordination of Mass Tort Bankruptcy Resolution, working under the direction of attorneys to resolve Bankruptcy issues and manage case files.
Financial ServicesLegal
Responsibilities
Work under the direction and supervision of Milestone Attorneys to resolve Bankruptcy issues related to confidential Mass Tort Settlements
Draft Bankruptcy pleadings as needed to resolve any outstanding matters
Must have advanced knowledge of using Pacer
Must have an expert level understanding of Bankruptcy Court terms and processes
Provide research and draft memorandum as needed
Manage and accurately track a large volume of case files
Handle external and internal communications related to managed cases with the utmost professionalism and in a reasonable timeframe
Prepare and update reporting consistent with timeframe provided on a project basis
Draft Bankruptcy pleadings as needed to resolve outstanding matters
Coordinate with outside counsel, vendors and service providers during varied phases of litigation/settlement on complex matters
Uphold confidentiality and handle protected/sensitive material and information in the secure manners provided
Coordinate with other operational groups and effectively delegate tasks to the appropriate teams while retaining responsibility for successful completion of overall project
Provide administrative assistance on any key projects or deliverables
Operate with a strong attention to detail, superior time management and optimal organizational skills
Coordinate timely and accurate execution of key activities and tasks as outlined in proposals, Orders, project documents, and/or client requests
Timely respond to colleagues to keep project deliverables on schedule
Appropriately and effectively communicate client's needs internally
Draft work in a manner that mitigates errors with minimal oversight, while understanding the appropriateness of escalations when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate, or 5+ years industry experience
Advanced computer literacy with Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
4+ years of relevant Bankruptcy experience
Experience in mass tort settlements or multi-party personal injury, with basic knowledge of lien resolution is ideal
Advanced Excel abilities such as Pivot Tables, V/XLOOKUP, and Macros is a plus
Familiarity with Salesforce, Asana, Power Automate, Power BI, are pluses
Benefits
401(k) w/match
Health, Dental & Vison insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Company
Milestone
Milestone is a settlement services trustee with one foot in the future of mass torts.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Fogle
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2022-03-07
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