Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing bankruptcy litigation files, including adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents in federal and bankruptcy courts.
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, and case developments using case management software.
• Perform legal research and fact-checking as needed to support case strategy and filings.
• Coordinate service of process and e-filing through CM/ECF and other court portals.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties to facilitate case management.
• Organize, maintain, and archive electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and exhibits for hearings or trials.
• Support attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm matters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 23 years of experience as a litigation or bankruptcy legal assistant, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF electronic filing system and local bankruptcy court rules.
• Strong understanding of federal and bankruptcy litigation procedures.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal document management systems.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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