Bankruptcy Paralegal

Cozen O’Connor is currently seeking an experienced, energetic paralegal for its Bankruptcy practice.  The position supports a lead and multiple attorneys who represent debtors, trustees and creditors’ committees in chapter 11 reorganization and chapter 7 cases and related litigation.  This position requires a professional team player with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with attorneys, colleagues, clients and court staff as well as working independently.  The position will be based in Philadelphia or Wilmington.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy procedures and at least three years related bankruptcy experience
• Knowledge of and ability to electronically file (CM/ECF) pleadings
• Draft basic pleadings including motions, notices, proposed orders, agendas, fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules and statements
• Prepare hearing, fee application and proof of claim binders
• Monitor case dockets, document retrieval of filings and maintain service lists
• Maintain calendars and case critical dates to ensure all deadlines are met and work is processed in an effective and efficient manner

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bankruptcy paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required
• Must be well-versed in electronic court filling (ECF) procedures used by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts as well as related noticing/service requirements
• Excellent written/oral communication, organizational and interaction skills
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Prepare, organize, track and maintain case files
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be a self-starter and capable of preparing and assembling routine bankruptcy related motions
• Knowledge of legal software including West Law and LexisNexis preferred
• Experience filing pleadings in state and federal courts, including the Chancery Court at the Bankruptcy Court

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$105,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.