Bankruptcy Paralegal

KMRG, LLC•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of Georgia (NDGA). The scope of this role includes providing legal and administrative support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division, with a focus on bankruptcy cases and handling a range of litigation tasks and document management. This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security. Apply today!

Requirements

Knowledge of office software for document creation and management
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
2 years of litigation paralegal experience required
1 year of experience in automated litigation support required
U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil practice, including bankruptcy experience, preferred
Experience with using legal technology tools and equipment preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Undergraduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal, tax, and financial documents
Review incoming material, determine case needs, and assemble legal documents
Obtain needed information from files, agencies, or other sources
Submit completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or court
Prepare legal actions like subpoenas, notices, and objections with limited instructions
Assist attorneys in hearings or trials through preparation and support
Compile trial notebooks, witness lists, and handle courtroom technology
Verify citations and statutory references using legal resources
Ensure citations are consistent with source material
Compose original communications that require a knowledge of legal procedures
File and serve government pleadings in bankruptcy court
Receive visitors, telephone callers, and furnish requested information
Establish and maintain a variety of electronic and physical files
Assemble exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents
Perform docketing duties like opening, updating, and closing cases
Enter information into databases and monitor for updates
Prepare and submit bills and invoices to the budget office for payment
Maintain a calendar of active cases, tracking deadlines and scheduling events
Develop a suspense system for ongoing cases and inform the AUSA of deadlines
Review, assess, and sort incoming bankruptcy mail for new cases
Contact appropriate agency counsel for all new cases received via mail
Produce written documents using a range of office software applications
Integrate outputs from different software types into word processing text
Ensure proper format, spelling, and grammar in all written documents
Provide litigation support using software applications and graphics hardware
Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials for trials
Provide technical support by enlarging charts and duplicating media
Perform any other related duties as assigned