Paralegal - Business Restructuring and Insolvency

Bernstein Shur•Portland, OR

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Restructuring and Insolvency Paralegal works effectively and collaboratively to provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group.

Requirements

BA/BS required.
Knowledge of Federal Court procedures and practices.
Familiarity with chapter 11 process and basic bankruptcy documents.
Experience with e-filing within the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S District Courts.
Proficient in bluebooking.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.
Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate a plus.
eDiscovery experience a plus.
Prior working experience in the bankruptcy group of a law firm representing debtors and/or creditors in chapter 11 and chapter 7 cases a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned cases and their related tasks and projects.
Perform full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through case closure.
Monitor court docket sheets for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
Handle e-filing within the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S. District Courts.
Responsible for service, including coordination of service of documents upon required notice parties for Local and Federal Rules
Prepare drafts of notices, motions, fee applications and proofs of claims.
Bluebook and cite check briefs.
Prepare deposition notices, organizing, maintaining, and preparing deposition materials, exhibits and summaries.
Prepare excel charts, spreadsheets, and other summaries of various types of information.
Assemble, review, and analyze documents.
Manage information obtained during discovery; organize and maintain files in Document Management System.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment (at least three days in the office Wednesday anchor day)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group lifeand disability insurance
Financial wellness program
401K employer match and profit sharing
23 days PTO tarting on day 1
11 paid holidays
16 weeks paid parental leave
Mobile data reimbursement
Free parking