Paralegal - Bankruptcy

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Position Summary: 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. Key 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. Job 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 dutiesProficient in Microsoft Office Strong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility 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 discretionWillingness to work overtime if needed Why Join Bradley? We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers: 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. Voted a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies
• 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.
• Voted a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle

What This Job Offers

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