Paralegal - Bankruptcy

Bradley • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Houston office of Bradley has an opening for a Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Paralegal to assist attorneys in a broad range of areas including bankruptcy, loan workouts and restructurings, commercial litigation, real estate and transactional/closing matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred
• 5+ years minimum paralegal experience within a law firm
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
• Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Willingness to work overtime if needed

Responsibilities

• Must be well versed in bankruptcy, federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing.
• Assist attorneys to research and follow local court rules.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents.
• Draft, issue and manage discovery, including organizing, bates stamping and maintaining voluminous document productions.
• Assist attorneys with motions, hearings and depositions.
• Cite-check, blue book and Sherardize briefs and legal memoranda.
• Draft routine court filings with minimal attorney supervision, including motions for relief, bankruptcy proofs of claim, subpoenas, summonses, writs of garnishment, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice admissions.
• Draft forbearance agreements and other basic loan documents using pre-approved templates.
• Review and summarize loan documents.
• Assist attorneys with closing transactions.
• Order and review public records searches, including title work, UCC and lien searches, and corporate filings.
• Assist attorneys with foreclosures, including preparing notices and publications.
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring hearings, court and discovery deadlines.
• Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level