Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal

Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal

The Litigation and Bankruptcy Paralegal will assist attorneys and clients in all aspects of litigation and bankruptcy cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Position Details:

• Full time, hourly, non-exempt position

• Flexible, but consistent schedule in a hybrid work environment with remote work available after an initial training period

• Benefits available: paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance, and life and long-term disability insurance

Position Requirements:

• Drafting general litigation pleadings, including family law, landlord/tenant, criminal law, and collection (debtor/creditor) law

• Drafting bankruptcy pleadings

• Processing court filings and other case-related documents, including calculating, docketing and maintaining calendar entries

• Docketing deadlines and managing attorney calendars

• Preparing correspondence, pleadings, garnishments, settlement demands, discovery demands and responses, and other case-related documents

• Preparing bankruptcy documents, including schedules, chapter 11, 12, and 13 plans, reaffirmation agreements, proof of claims, and income calculations

• Preparing correspondence, real estate documents, estate planning and probate documents, and other transactional matter-related documents

• Proficiency in Federal and State Court e-filing systems, Best Case, PACER, ECF, and MS Office products 

• Retrieving and reviewing mortgages, security agreements, and understanding loan documents

• Reviewing and analyzing client income, assets, and debts, and preparing client budgets

• Communicating with clients, including to complete new client intake

• Corresponding with bankruptcy trustees

• Familiarity with Wisconsin Statutes and Bankruptcy Code

• Paralegal degree or certificate (equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience as a litigation and bankruptcy paralegal

Cover letter, resume, and writing sample should be submitted to: sstroik@fuhrmandodge.com.