Legal Assistant - Litigation - Creditors' Rights/Bankruptcy

Gust Rosenfeld PLC • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The litigation legal assistant in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy streamlines case management by handling document organization, deadline tracking, court filing preparation, and communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel across debt collection actions, bankruptcy cases, and associated litigation. Additionally, provide administrative support to our general counsel.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, Excel, outlook, and PDF documents.
• Familiar with electronic filing systems.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, demonstrate logic, reasoning, good judgment, and foresight.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of legal litigation assistant experience (a focus on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, declarations, bankruptcy schedules, memos, and other correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare new matter memos and assist with conflict checks.
• Electronic filing and service of documents in bankruptcy cases and other jurisdictions.
• Manage and prioritize litigation calendars, scheduling appointments, meetings, and court appearances in compliance with deadlines.
• Telephone and attorney client contact. Serve as a liaison with clients, experts, and court personnel to coordinate schedules and gather information as needed.
• Overtime flexibility is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED