Job Description:

LHH is currently seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal for a well-established firm in Dallas. Successful candidate support bankruptcy attorneys by coordinating schedules, drafting legal documents, and communicating with parties. Successful candidate will have experience in Debtors, Creditors, Creditor Committees, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. This position is full time with competitive pay and benefits, including paid parking. If you want to join a great team and are passionate about bankruptcy matters, apply today!Duties, including but not limited to:Performs bankruptcy searches on various databases and dockets resultsManage bankruptcy cases from start to post closingAssist in due diligence materialsAssist with filing of petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings, draftsCite check, research and update precedent in first and second-day pleadings filed; must be familiar with local rules of various courts; coordinate with other professionals and clients to obtain and analyze due diligence materials in preparation of exhibits and documents to be included as part of the filing material.Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues.Collate information and exhibits for motions, applications, notices, memoranda, proofs of claim.Preparation of quarterly fee applications.Assist with the preparation of monthly fee statements; maintain professional fee spreadsheets.Review and edit documents and exhibits, charts and diagrams.Maintain case calendars and working group lists.Performs legal research, especially of the Uniform Commercial Code.Corporate background search with the secretary of state.QualificationsParalegal certification is a plus4+ years' experience working on bankruptcy Ch. 11 and commercial litigation mattersLitigation discovery experienceStrong knowledge and computer skills of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Reveal, CoreRelate (Docketing), PACER, Elite, BestCase program and Adobe software is essential.Detail-oriented.Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.Strong administrative and organizational skills, creativity and initiative.Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with staff, attorneys, clients, courts and other professionals required.