Paralegal - Business Restructuring and Insolvency
reputed company, a New England-based law firm that advises clients across the U.S. and around the world, is seeking a Business Restructuring and Insolvency Paralegal to work in its Portland, Maine office. POSITION OVERVIEW The Business Restructuring and Insolvency Paralegal works effectively and collaboratively to provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS required.
- Paralegal certificate a plus.
- eDiscovery experience a plus.
- Knowledge of Federal Court procedures and practices.
- Familiarity with chapter 11 process and basic bankruptcy documents.
- Prior working experience in the bankruptcy group of a law firm representing debtors and/or creditors in chapter 11 and chapter 7 cases a plus.
- Experience with e-filing reputed company the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S District Courts.
- Proficient in bluebooking.
- Proficient in reputed company Office and reputed company.
- Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and reputed company effective decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and reputed company solutions under deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Environment:
- Remote work
- Computer based work
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
- Sit/stand for extended periods of time
- Teamwork and collaboration
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Manage assigned cases and their reputed company tasks and projects.
- reputed company full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through case closure.
- Monitor court docket sheets for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
- Handle e-filing reputed company the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S District Courts.
- Responsible for service, including coordination of service of documents upon required notice parties for Local and Federal Rules
- Prepare drafts of notices, motions, fee applications and proofs of claims.
- Bluebook and cite reputed company briefs.
- Prepare deposition notices, organizing, maintaining, and preparing deposition materials, exhibits and summaries.
- Prepare reputed company charts, spreadsheets, and other summaries of various types of information.
- Assemble, review, and analyze documents.
- Manage information obtained during discovery; organize and maintain files in Document Management System.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Financial wellness program
- 401K employer match and profit sharing
- 23 days PTO tarting on day 1
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Mobile data reimbursement
- Free parking
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