Bankruptcy Paralegal

Company: Wenokur Riordan PLLC
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Bankruptcy Paralegal Hybrid

Bankruptcy boutique Wenokur Riordan PLLC in Seattle looking for an experienced paralegal on a full-time basis, partial remote work is acceptable. The job is a full-time salaried position. You should be comfortable working directly with clients to obtain information for bankruptcy filings and answer questions. You will succeed in this position if you do detail-oriented work, bring your own critical thinking to anything you are working on, and communicate well with others on your team.



--- Enjoy a healthy, professional work environment with a work/life balance; we rarely work nights or weekends
--- You will provide focused support to two attorneys
--- Working on a team is committed to excellent results for all of our clients
--- You will be mentored - not micromanaged
--- You will join a team of skilled, dedicated professionals
--- You will be given the opportunity to participate in a more flexible, hybrid arrangement
--- We offer a 401K plan with a match
--- For full-time permanent hires, the base pay and performance-based bonuses are generous along with medical insurance

Responsibilities:
--- Prepare and file bankruptcy and receivership schedules for individuals and businesses
--- Collect all bankruptcy and receivership information directly from clients
--- Organize all client documents
--- Answer client questions about preparation of and information for bankruptcy and receivership schedules as well as case timing and events
--- Prepare motions for filing in federal, bankruptcy and state court
--- Review calendar items and prioritize and communicate workload
--- Docket (schedule) legal events/ case milestones
--- Prepare discovery as well as discovery responses
--- Prepare for meetings/ depositions/ hearings/some trials

Qualifications:
--- Proficient in working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
--- Comfortable working directly with clients, including on bankruptcy schedules
--- Drafting motions in federal and state courts including bankruptcy court
--- Electronic filing and scheduling hearings in federal and state courts including bankruptcy court
--- Familiarity with Best Case and/or Clio is a plus
--- Please, do not apply if the word "bankruptcy" doesn't appear anywhere on your resume

About Company:
We are a Seattle law firm with an established and highly regarded insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership and debt relief practice. Our mission is to find practical solutions to complicated problems faced by financially distressed individuals and businesses as well as creditors, receivers and bankruptcy trustees. The people we hire bring a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to work every day. We get hired because we take time to listen to clients' needs, concerns and goals and we understand their businesses. We take a collaborative approach with our clients, opposing counsel, our staff, and our vendors.

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