Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal

MDK•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MDK is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal to help protect our clients’ interests in bankruptcy matters—combining precision, business insight, and legal strategy to ensure every claim is filed with care and confidence. In this role, you will provide support to a team of legal professionals, handle specialized legal document preparation, hourly billing, and contested hearing matters, coordinate communication between clients and courts to keep cases progressing in a timely manner, and assist attorneys with resolving unusual or complex matters. At MDK, a law firm built on purpose and progress, we believe people thrive when they feel respected, connected, and empowered to grow. Our culture is rooted in creativity, support, and open communication, where learning is continuous and every team member is encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We value diverse perspectives and foster belonging through cross-team collaboration and employee-led programs that reflect who we are. From wellness initiatives to community engagement, MDK is a place where people feel seen and supported.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma.
Requires four or more years of work experience within a legal environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products.
Bring flexibility and adaptability, staying open to new ideas and expressing your creativity
Approach your work with curiosity and a desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
Stay engaged and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Work collaboratively and contribute to shared knowledge
Embody respect in every interaction, listening to others and ensuring they feel heard

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree and/or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Notary Public strongly preferred.
Previous experience in Bankruptcy foreclosure litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

Review case management system and assume responsibility for tasks within scope of responsibility and skills.
Ensure cases are progressing in a timely manner.
Prepare, process and review specialized pleadings.
Communicate on contested and litigated matters with clients, opening appropriate sub-processes and requesting billing accordingly.
Prepare responses within scope of knowledge and authority for the attorney.
Handle hearing preparation including scheduling, communicating with clients, obtaining and reviewing results, and continuing or cancelling hearings in compliance with court orders.
Receive phone calls and ensure timely and accurate communication with a variety of callers including defendants, judges, court staff and clients.
Update client systems as tasks are processed.
Assist with training of new team members as needed.
Develop a thorough understanding of MDK culture and work to be a successful contributor and supporter of MDK’s mission and values, including MDK initiatives.
Support team in meeting firm expectations and goals.