Paralegal - Memphis, TN

Baker Donelson • Memphis, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for a paralegal to join its commercial restructuring and bankruptcy practice. The position involves use of both state and federal court filing systems and the ability to determine procedures used therein. Candidates must have the ability to search public records, to analyze and summarize information, and to prepare drafts of routine correspondence and pleadings independently for review by attorneys. The paralegal must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time. We seek a bright, hardworking paralegal who possesses strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in commercial restructuring, bankruptcy matters, and the foreclosure process.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience, particularly drafting and filing pleadings in both state and federal courts.
• Basic knowledge of real estate and title issues.

Responsibilities

• Use of both state and federal court filing systems and the ability to determine procedures used therein.
• Search public records.
• Analyze and summarize information.
• Prepare drafts of routine correspondence and pleadings independently for review by attorneys.
• Handle multiple projects at the same time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level