Senior Restructuring & Bankruptcy Paralegal

New York, New York
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid

Our client is a leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal to support its nationally recognized Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency Practice. This position will work closely with attorneys on complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, distressed acquisitions, cross-border insolvencies, and bankruptcy litigation matters involving debtors, creditors, lenders, committees, trustees, and other stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Bankruptcy Case Management/ Court Filings & Document Preparation

  • Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex bankruptcy and restructuring engagements, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 proceedings, receiverships, and related litigation.
  • Manage large and complex case files, including pleadings, court filings, discovery materials, expert reports, financial records, and exhibits.
  • Track and maintain critical deadlines, court appearances, reporting requirements, and case milestones across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, claims agents, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Prepare and manage bankruptcy case databases, schedules, service lists, claims registers, and case administration materials.
  • Draft, revise, proofread, and file bankruptcy-related documents, including: First-Day Motions/Fee Applications/Notices and Affidavits/Proofs of Claim/Reaffirmation Agreements/Disclosure Statements/Plans of Reorganization/Monthly Operating Reports/Rule 2004 Motions and Related Filings
  • Prepare filings through CM/ECF and other state and federal electronic filing systems.
  • Ensure compliance with federal bankruptcy rules, local bankruptcy rules, court procedures, and judge-specific requirements.
  • Perform Bluebook citation review, cite-checking, Shepardizing, and preparation of tables of authorities and tables of contents.

Legal Research & Analysis/ Claims Administration & Financial Analysis

  • Conduct legal and factual research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Bloomberg Law, and other legal research platforms.
  • Analyze bankruptcy statutes, procedural rules, case law, & regulatory developments.
  • Prepare research memoranda, chronologies, and case summaries
  • Review and analyze claims registers, schedules of assets and liabilities, and financial disclosure materials.
  • Assist with claims reconciliation, voting procedures, solicitation packages, and plan confirmation processes.
  • Coordinate with claims and noticing agents regarding creditor communications and court-approved noticing procedures.
  • Support attorneys in reviewing financial information and restructuring-related documentation.

Discovery & eDiscovery/ Trial, Hearing & Deposition Support/ Practice Support

  • Manage complex discovery projects involving substantial volumes of electronically stored information (ESI).
  • Coordinate document collections, review workflows, privilege reviews, productions, and database management.
  • Utilize Relativity and other litigation support platforms to organize and review cases
  • Assist with witness preparation, factual investigations, and evidence collection.
  • Prepare attorneys for contested hearings, adversary proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Develop hearing and trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness binders, demonstratives, and courtroom materials.
  • Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
  • Provide in-court and remote hearing support, including management of exhibits and courtroom technology.
  • Maintain accurate and timely time-entry records in accordance with firm policies.
  • Meet established billable-hour expectations for paralegals.
  • Support pro bono bankruptcy matters and special projects as needed.
  • Mentor junior paralegals and assist with training initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of 7 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency paralegal experience
  • Extensive experience supporting Chapter 11 and complex restructuring matters.
  • Advanced knowledge of federal bankruptcy procedures, CM/ECF, PACER, and court filing requirements.
  • Experience managing large-scale document reviews and eDiscovery projects.
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Experience at an Am Law 200, national, or international law firm.
  • Familiarity with claims administration platforms & bankruptcy case management S/W

Work Environment/Salary/Benefits

  • Position is located in mid-town Manhattan Hybrid work arrangement available, subject to firm policy and business needs.
  • The anticipated salary range is $80,000 to $130,000, plus discretionary bonus. There is a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

 

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