Bankruptcy Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Padfield & Stout, LLP is a 36-attorney law firm in Downtown Fort Worth with 50 employees in its Fort Worth office. We are focused on Commercial Litigation and Transactions and frequently represent nationwide clients in state, federal and bankruptcy courts.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of legal and administrative tasks, including:

• Communicate and assist attorneys with initial file set up for new debtors: Store pertinent documents, track and automatically calendar 341 meetings, proof of claim deadlines, deadlines to object or respond to motions per negative notice language, and any deadlines set forth in scheduling orders.
• Continuously track filings in bankruptcy cases through confirmation and/or order of discharge or dismissal.
• Prepare/draft pleadings, motions, objections, proposed orders, proofs of claim, reaffirmation documents, notices of appearance, and witness and exhibit lists. Candidate will be expected to file in all bankruptcy districts in Texas and be able to look up and comply with specific local rules and judge’s procedures related to filings such as lift stay motions, objections, and witness & exhibit lists.
• File various pleadings on ECF and to initiate adversary cases in the Bankruptcy Court or Federal Civil Court.
• Ability to be self-motivated to assist attorney based on case load and unique case-specific circumstances.
• The candidate for this position must be able to function well in a fast-paced, professional environment, be extremely organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision. The ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines is essential. The candidate must have a high level of efficiency and accuracy in dealing with detailed work. Candidate must be computer literate with Windows and Microsoft Word,Excel, Exchange, Outlook, Centerbase or other similar billing system.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Bankruptcy legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate a plus.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• SEP program (after vesting period)
• QESHRA after 90 days
• Paid parking
• Free access to on site gym

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Work Location: In person