Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The hours are Monday - Friday, 9:30 . - 5:30 .

Salary Information:

The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal
Experience: Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience required. Paralegal certificate a plus.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

- Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and track deadlines in New Jersey and other federal bankruptcy cases nationwide.
- Manage case calendar, task lists, and critical dates trackers.
- Understand local rules, practice and procedures.
- Draft court documents and fee applications.
- Review and monitor case dockets.
- Assist with hearing and trial preparation.
- Respond to creditor inquiries.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience required.
- Paralegal certificate a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

**Members Only** is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal for our New York Office to support the firm’s creditor focused practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

H1: Bankruptcy Paralegal Position at Leading Law Firm in New York
H2: Join Our Team as a Bankruptcy Paralegal

**Members Only**, a prestigious law firm in New York, is currently seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive salary and benefits. We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience, with a paralegal certificate being a plus.

The Bankruptcy Paralegal will support the firm’s creditor focused practice by providing general bankruptcy support services. This includes filing and serving documents in New Jersey and New York bankruptcy courts, as well as other federal bankruptcy courts. Other responsibilities include document and claim preparation, claims review and analysis, and coordination with claims agents, court staff, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Filing and serving pleadings in New Jersey and other federal bankruptcy cases
- Understanding local rules, practice and procedures
- Managing case calendars and critical dates trackers
- Drafting court documents and fee applications
- Reviewing and monitoring case dockets
- Assisting with hearing and trial preparation
- Responding to creditor inquiries

Education and Experience:

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience. A paralegal certificate is a plus. The selected candidate will also be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process.

Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are also essential. Additionally, candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Join Our Team:

At **Members Only**, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team and support our nationwide creditor focused practice.

Take the next step in your career and apply now for the Bankruptcy Paralegal position at **Members Only** in New York.