Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal

New York, NY

Summary

This role supports complex Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructuring matters on both debtor-side and creditor-side engagements at a law firm in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• File pro hac vices, notices of appearance, motions, notices of presentment, notices of cancellation, and other documents via ECF/PACER/PacerPro in jurisdictions such as Delaware, SDNY, SDTX, and New Jersey
• Communicate with clients and local counsel regarding filing, process, and case administration matters
• Support both debtor-side and creditor-side matters in complex Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructuring
• Cite-check and proofread briefs, motions, and exhibits
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior paralegals
• Manage docket and case calendars across multiple active bankruptcy matters, tracking deadlines for filings, hearings, and claims bar dates
• Provide administrative support for adversary proceedings, including automatic stay disputes, avoidance actions, and claims objections
• Prepare trial and hearing materials, including exhibit lists, binders, and witness lists
• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw and Courtlink
• Familiarity with invoicing, billing, and preparation of fee applications for restructuring matters

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience with Bankruptcy Court procedures and practices, including prior work in a law firm’s bankruptcy group representing debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 matters
• Familiarity with the Chapter 11 reorganization process and related documents (e.g., SoFAs, fee applications, disclosure statements, plans of reorganization)
• Experience e-filing in both U.S. Bankruptcy and U.S. District Courts, with proficiency in CM/ECF and PACER
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong sense of accountability, with the ability to take ownership of projects and proactively resolve issues
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions
• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Compensation: $100,000.00-$115,000.00, plus overtime and bonus