Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13) position that can be located in either St Louis OR Kansas City. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 65-85K plus awesome benefits. If youre not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13)

Location: St Louis OR Kansas City

Salary: $65-85K

Degree Required: NO

Work Environment: 90 days onsite, then 1 day per week WFH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13) with 2+ years in the role of legal assistant with some familiarity with bankruptcy and/or litigation.

• Be an essential and contributing member of the Bankruptcy Team!
• Draft and finalize correspondence and various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Handle the initial intake of new referrals by reviewing referral data to ensure all necessary information and documentation are included.
• Prepare supporting documentation for bankruptcy cases.
• Compile and redact exhibits for legal proceedings.
• Proofread, revise, finalize and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings.
• Monitor e-filing notifications for updates throughout the referral process and communicate updates to clients and attorneys.
• Review Chapter 13 Plans.
• Prepare draft of proposed orders.
• Communicate with and act as liaison between clients, debtor attorneys, and bankruptcy trustees to convey information/requests, obtain updated amounts due, and to negotiate settlements.
• Review federal and local bankruptcy rules and procedures on non-standard or out-of-state bankruptcy matters to ensure pleadings meet the Courts rules/requirements.
• Review court procedures for filings in out-of-state courts; prepare Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice for review.
• Generate and manage all flat fee invoices and billing memos to provide to client and billing department.
• Regularly update bankruptcy forms to ensure compliance with court procedures and local rule changes.
• Maintain bankruptcy forms to reflect the latest court procedures and local rule changes.

What our client wants from you:

• Strong problem-solving abilities; adept at independent thinking and managing projects efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in proofreading materials for context, grammar, typographic, and spelling errors.
• Skilled in preparing various legal documents and communications.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members in a client-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of CaseAware software is preferred.
• 2-year Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a business-related field preferred.

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