Legal Assistant - Litigation - Creditors' Rights/Bankruptcy

Gust Rosenfeld • Phoenix, AZ

16h

About The Position

The Litigation Legal Assistant supports creditors’ rights and bankruptcy matters by streamlining case management, organizing documents, tracking deadlines, preparing court filings, and communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel across debt collection actions, bankruptcy cases, and related litigation. The position also provides administrative support to the firm’s general counsel.

The role includes preparing and proofreading legal filings and correspondence, assisting with new matter memos and conflict checks, electronically filing and serving documents, and coordinating calendars, appointments, meetings, and court appearances. Duties may change as the firm’s needs and job requirements change, and other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of legal litigation assistant experience.
• 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.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and PDF documents.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems.
• Ability to demonstrate logic, reasoning, good judgment, and foresight.
• Overtime flexibility is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience focused on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, declarations, bankruptcy schedules, memoranda, and other correspondence.
• Prepare new matter memoranda and assist with conflict checks.
• Electronically file and serve documents in bankruptcy cases and other jurisdictions.
• Manage and prioritize litigation calendars, and schedule appointments, meetings, and court appearances in compliance with deadlines.
• Handle telephone and attorney-client contact.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and court personnel to coordinate schedules and gather information.
• Provide administrative support to the firm’s general counsel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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