Paralegal - Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
About The Position
We are seeking a meticulous and initiative-taking Paralegal specializing in Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex financial cases within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in managing creditor-related matters and bankruptcy proceedings ensuring efficient case handling and compliance with legal standards. Join our firm and become part of a supportive culture that values integrity and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We offer competitive benefits, collaboration, and a supportive team in a challenging yet rewarding legal environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certification; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5 or more years of Arizona experience as a paralegal in bankruptcy law or creditors' rights.
- Relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
- Strong understanding of bankruptcy procedures, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings, and Arizona trustee sales.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing demand letters, filing breach of contract actions, trustee’s sales, and filing bankruptcy related documents.
- Conduct legal research and review case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to bankruptcy and creditors' rights.
- Manage and organize case files, correspondence, and documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Communicate with clients, courts, creditors, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates.
- Monitor deadlines and court schedules to ensure timely submissions and filings.
- Draft legal documents, motions, and pleadings under attorney supervision.
- Support the preparation for hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
- Maintain knowledge of current bankruptcy laws, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and related procedures, and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive benefits
- collaboration
- supportive team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
