Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Bankruptcy

Summary

Padgett Law Group is a full-service creditors' rights law firm serving institutional clients across multiple states and offering national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The Bankruptcy Legal Assistant/Paralegal supports attorneys by preparing bankruptcy pleadings, monitoring court deadlines, maintaining case systems, communicating with parties and clients, and providing customer service in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the research and preparation of legal pleadings for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases
• Monitor cases through court dockets, ensuring all court deadlines are met
• Keep case management system and client communication systems updated with current status of cases
• Communicate with outside parties during entire bankruptcy process
• Develop and maintain congenial relationships with business associates and clients
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction
• Provide support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere

Skills

• Those who want a career in an exciting work environment, not just a job, and who understand the important role they play in the overall success of the business
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in an office setting preferred
• Ability to navigate and multi-task through multiple systems
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• High-level proficiency in MS Office suite
• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer
• The position is expected to work Monday through Friday, general business hours
• Paralegal Certification preferred but not required
• Prior legal support or bankruptcy experience a plus but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Those who want a career in an exciting work environment, not just a job, and who understand the important role they play in the overall success of the business
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in an office setting preferred
• Ability to navigate and multi-task through multiple systems
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• High-level proficiency in MS Office suite
• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer
• The position is expected to work Monday through Friday, general business hours

Nice to Haves

• Paralegal Certification preferred but not required
• Prior legal support or bankruptcy experience a plus but not required

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one, which increases with tenure
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities
• Medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan