Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal

Supportive.  Purposeful.  Innovative - these are words that our attorneys and staff use to describe Kane Russell Coleman and Logan. 

What is the "One Word" you are looking for in an employer?  We think you will find it here. 

Who We Are:  We are a mid-sized, full-service firm located in Texas with clients nationwide.  We strive to live our core values, grow in our commitment to DEI and give back to our communities. 

Who You Are: You are a goal-oriented, team player who can juggle internal and external and external stakeholders.  Client service is your middle name.

The Role:

KRCL is looking for an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented self-starter to join the Firm as a Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal in our Dallas office.  The Paralegal will work under the supervision of the supervising attorney(s) and provide support to the Bankruptcy group and other attorneys throughout the Firm.   Responsibilities include case organizing, analyzing, researching and writing.  The paralegal will coordinate schedules, draft legal documents, and communicate with parties.  The paralegal will assist Attorneys representing Debtors, Creditors, and Creditor Committees in large, complex chapter 11 restructuring cases in a team environment.  The candidate should have recent bankruptcy experience preferably in chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a proactive, team player and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Successful candidates will possess an analytical and logical mind, be able to resolve conflicts and relate well with various types of persons, often when these persons are in distress. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Essential Duties , Responsibilities and Requirements

• Must be able to handle all facets of commercial bankruptcy cases including client contact and attorney support.
• Analyze due diligence materials regarding all aspects of a company's business operations.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings, drafts.
• Cite check, research and update precedent in first and second-day pleadings filed; must be familiar with local rules of various courts; coordinate with other professionals and clients to obtain and analyze due diligence materials in preparation of exhibits and documents to be included as part of the filing material.
• Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues.
• Collate information and exhibits for motions, applications, notices, memoranda, proofs of claim.
• Preparation of quarterly fee applications.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly fee statements; maintain professional fee spreadsheets.
• Review and edit documents and exhibits, charts and diagrams.
• Maintain case calendars and working group lists.
• Work closely with other practice groups and offices on matters related to restructuring cases.
• Performs legal research, especially on the Uniform Commercial Code.
• Conduct corporate background searches with the Secretary of State.
• Should have some experience with electronic discovery.
• Strong e-filing experience is also required.
• Follows up and checks status of bankruptcy cases.
• Dockets relevant information and future follow-up dates
  
• Scans and profiles correspondence and documents sent and received in electronic filing system
• Performs bankruptcy searches on various databases and dockets results.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working on large, complex commercial bankruptcy matters as a paralegal in Texas required.
• Must know all aspects of litigation discovery.
• Strong knowledge and computer skills of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Reveal, CoreRelate (Docketing), PACER, Elite, BestCase program and Adobe software is essential.
• Average typing speed of 60 wpm required.
• Commitment to work overtime on evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Detail-oriented.
• Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, creativity and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to interact effectively with staff, attorneys, clients, courts and other professionals required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks and daily deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess excellent English communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and informatively.

Kane Russell Coleman & Logan, PC is an

Equal Opportunity Employer