Paralegal - Bankruptcy
Paralegal - Bankruptcy
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$ 100000 - 145000
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Job Description
Summary
Sidley is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join its national Restructuring practice group. This position will provide critical support in complex Chapter 11 proceedings outofcourt restructurings and related litigation. The ideal candidate will be responsive detailoriented and independent with experience in managing court deadlines and efiling documents on federal court dockets.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Proficiency with docketing systems as part of monitoring and tracking critical deadlines ensuring compliance with all courtmandated schedules.
- Prepare proofread and electronically file pleadings motions and other court documents in federal bankruptcy courts (CM/ECF system).
- Maintain and update case dockets calendars and tracking systems for ongoing matters.
- Understand local rules practices and procedures and assist attorneys in adherence to same.
- Assist attorneys with the preparation of firstday motions schedules and statements required in Chapter 11 filings.
- Manage hearing preparation and support including arranging appearances and preparing hearing materials.
- Review and analyze creditor claims objections and other court filings.
- Organize and maintain case files exhibits and hearing binders both electronically and in hard copy.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of documents related to debtorinpossession (DIP) financing asset sales and plan confirmation.
- Familiarity with U.S. Trustee fee guidelines and bankruptcy court review processes related to fee applications.
- Meet and confer with attorneys clients and other professionals to discuss cases projects and ongoing client development initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Three to five years of paralegalexperience
- Ability to navigate and comply with jurisdictionspecific efiling requirements including CM/ECF and state/local bankruptcy courts systems.
- Strong familiarity with Pacer Docket Alarm and other docket management systems.
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to ensure deadlines are met.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to proofread and review legal documents for accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred:
- Paralegal certificate a plus
- Preference for candidates who have worked in bankruptcy restructuring or financial litigation.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
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