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Bankruptcy Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$61,786 / year median in Arkansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit bankruptcy-related pleadings and other court documents through electronic filing systems with a high degree of accuracy.
- Coordinate case activity for Chapter 11 matters and assist with documentation, deadlines, and follow-up required throughout the life of each case.
- Maintain organized docket oversight for bankruptcy matters, including tracking hearings, trustee requirements, filing dates, and court deadlines.
- Support attorneys with motion practice by assembling filings, updating case records, and ensuring all materials are ready for submission.
- Manage calendars for hearings, court appearances, and case milestones while helping the team stay current on time-sensitive obligations.
- Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, pleadings, correspondence, and other materials needed for legal proceedings.
- Draft, format, and revise legal documents from attorney notes, dictated content, and existing case information.
- Prepare modification-related filings and other supporting documents as needed for bankruptcy proceedings.