Paralegal - Chapter 11

Polsinelli•Atlanta, GA

8d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli is hiring a Paralegal to support complex Chapter 11 matters. The position may be based in Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, or New York; Chicago, Los Angeles, and St. Louis are also available, though the first four locations are preferred. The role involves federal bankruptcy and district court filings, case-calendar management, preparation of bankruptcy pleadings and hearing materials, creditor communications, docket monitoring, and substantive case-management support throughout the lifecycle of Chapter 11 matters. The role requires five days in the office and an annual billable-hour requirement of 1,600. The workday starts at either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.; scheduled hours are 7.75 hours Monday through Thursday and 7.5 hours on Friday, with overtime when necessary. The budgeted salary range is $90,000–$125,000. Full-time benefits include paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, identity theft, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance or benefits, parking/transit reimbursement (varies by location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits. Polsinelli does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies and requests no phone calls or emails.

Requirements

Five or more years of sophisticated bankruptcy experience.
Meet the annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.
Work in the office five days per week.
Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience with federal-court electronic filing, including CM/ECF, and applicable filing and service requirements.
Start time is either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.; scheduled workday hours are 7.75 hours Monday through Thursday and 7.5 hours Friday, with overtime when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or related degree.

Responsibilities

Perform and support electronic filings in federal courts, particularly the U.S. Bankruptcy and U.S. District Courts, using CM/ECF and complying with filing and service requirements.
Interpret and apply local court rules, practices, and procedures and support jurisdiction-specific case requirements.
Maintain, monitor, and communicate court deadlines for assigned cases, including complex Chapter 11 matters; coordinate case calendars with the docketing department and communicate with court clerks and personnel about hearing dates and availability.
Prepare and assist with filing bankruptcy notices, motions, applications, fee applications, retention applications, proofs of claim, and other pleadings and documents, including organizing exhibits.
Assist with drafting simpler documents, including notices, certificates of service, proofs of claim, and exhibit and witness lists.
Coordinate hearing logistics and prepare hearing materials, including binders, exhibits, witness materials, and related documents.
Serve as a point of contact for creditor inquiries.
Remain current on trends in bankruptcy, restructuring, and the legal profession.
Participate in case-strategy meetings and provide substantive case-management support throughout Chapter 11 matters.
Use current technology to support teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
Monitor case dockets and conduct PACER research to identify and obtain relevant pleadings, orders, and other case information.
Manage complex assignments and competing deadlines with attention to detail and provide timely status updates to attorneys and team members.
Acquire, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents, pleadings, and other case materials.
Anticipate project and case needs, identify potential issues, and recommend practical solutions for attorneys and internal and external clients.
Set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
Accurately record billable and nonbillable time in accordance with firm requirements.