Please send resume should you be interested in the following Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13) position that can be located in Kansas City, MO. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 65-85K plus awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $65-85K
Degree Required: NO
Work Environment: 90 days onsite, then 1 day per week WFH
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal (Chapter 13) with 2+ years in the role of legal assistant with some familiarity with bankruptcy and/or litigation.
- Be an essential and contributing member of the Bankruptcy Team!
- Draft and finalize correspondence and various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
- Handle the initial intake of new referrals by reviewing referral data to ensure all necessary information and documentation are included.
- Prepare supporting documentation for bankruptcy cases.
- Compile and redact exhibits for legal proceedings.
- Proofread, revise, finalize and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings.
- Monitor e-filing notifications for updates throughout the referral process and communicate updates to clients and attorneys.
- Review Chapter 13 Plans.
- Prepare draft of proposed orders.
- Communicate with and act as liaison between clients, debtor attorneys, and bankruptcy trustees to convey information/requests, obtain updated amounts due, and to negotiate settlements.
- Review federal and local bankruptcy rules and procedures on non-standard or out-of-state bankruptcy matters to ensure pleadings meet the Court’s rules/requirements.
- Review court procedures for filings in out-of-state courts; prepare Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice for review.
- Generate and manage all flat fee invoices and billing memos to provide to client and billing department.
- Regularly update bankruptcy forms to ensure compliance with court procedures and local rule changes.
- Maintain bankruptcy forms to reflect the latest court procedures and local rule changes.
What our client wants from you:
- Strong problem-solving abilities; adept at independent thinking and managing projects efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in proofreading materials for context, grammar, typographic, and spelling errors.
- Skilled in preparing various legal documents and communications.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members in a client-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of CaseAware software is preferred.
- 2-year Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a business-related field preferred.
