Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal - Remote

Fairfield, Iowa
IDj-12845
Job TypeFull Time
Remote TypeFull Remote
Compensation$60000 - $95000 / yr

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a growing, client-centered Iowa practice where your work will directly help people through major financial turning points.
  • Take real ownership of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 matters in a role built for someone experienced, independent, and highly organized.
  • Work fully remote while supporting a practice that values plain-English communication, responsiveness, and efficient case handling.
  • Help shape systems and workflows as the firm continues to grow its filing volume and expand its infrastructure.
  • Be part of a small, high-quality team where your judgment, accuracy, and initiative will be noticed and valued.

Location: This is a fully remote position supporting clients across Iowa.

Note: Must have strong debtor-side bankruptcy experience, including substantial hands-on work in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 matters, with the ability to independently prepare petitions, schedules, SOFA, means tests, and Chapter 13 plans.

About Us

We are a growing law practice focused on helping individuals and families navigate bankruptcy and debt-related challenges with clarity, respect, and practical guidance. We believe in making the legal process understandable, organized, and less stressful for clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Independently prepare Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions, schedules, statements, and means tests
  • Draft Chapter 13 plans, amendments, and common bankruptcy motions
  • Manage a high-volume debtor-side caseload with strong accuracy and minimal oversight
  • Track deadlines, 341 meetings, trustee requirements, bar dates, and post-filing follow-up
  • Coordinate document collection, client communication, and case progression from intake through filing and beyond
  • Review financial information for completeness, inconsistencies, and filing issues before submission
  • File and manage documents through ECF/PACER and related bankruptcy systems
  • Reduce attorney time spent on routine explanations, follow-ups, and administrative case movement
  • Help improve workflows, systems, and quality-control processes as the practice grows
  • Escalate legal or strategic issues appropriately while handling routine case matters independently

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of debtor-side bankruptcy experience
  • Strong experience with both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 case preparation
  • Proven ability to independently prepare complete bankruptcy filings
  • Experience drafting Chapter 13 plans and common post-petition motions
  • Comfortable managing deadlines and high case volume in a remote environment
  • Proficiency with bankruptcy software, ECF/PACER, and cloud-based document systems
  • Strong judgment, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
  • Clear, professional client communication skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to do meaningful work for clients who genuinely need guidance, while working in a practice that values responsiveness, efficiency, and plain-English service. This is a strong fit for someone who wants autonomy, long-term stability, and the ability to contribute beyond basic task execution. Your experience will matter here, and your ideas for improving how the work gets done will be welcomed.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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