Description:
Firm: AmLaw50
Location: New York, NY
Position: Bankruptcy Paralegal
Onsite Logistics: Hybrid
Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 (DOE)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepare, file and serve pleadings and calendar and track related deadlines in New Jersey and other federal bankruptcy cases nationwide.
- Understand local rules, practice and procedures and assist attorneys in understanding local practice in connection with case management.
- Manage case calendar, task lists and critical dates trackers and manage files to assist teams in complex chapter 11 representations of official creditors’ committees and individual creditor representations.
- Prepare and file proofs of claim, track claims, and assist with the claims reconciliation process.
- Draft court documents, including retention and fee applications.
- Develop and maintain time records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases, review bills and prepare tracking files in connection with fee application preparation.
- Meet and confer with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss cases, projects and ongoing client development initiatives.
- Review and monitor case dockets to identify, summarize, and circulate relevant pleadings.
- Manage hearing preparation and support, including arranging appearances and preparing hearing materials.
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation.