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Bankruptcy Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Robert Half Legal (Chicago, IL)
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Description
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique bankruptcy law firm in the loop that's hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with at least 5+ years of experience to join their team. This Paralegal/Legal Assistant will join and assist attorneys who specialize in insolvency and bankruptcy law on the debtor side. Responsibilities include the below. This position is paying between $65-80K, plus bonus and a phenomenal benefits package that includes very generous PTO and 100% medical coverage paid for by the firm.
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
+ Printing/PDFing Docket Items
+ Entering Time using JURIS (attorney time and invoicing)
+ Edit/finalize prebills/invoices to clients Prepare Correspondence - excellent typing skills using WORD
+ Proficient in attention to detail, spelling and grammar
+ Prepare Lists/Spreadsheets for organizational purposes
+ Using FileSite (iManage) for document storage
+ Attorney log-ins for pulling case dockets
+ Pulling case dockets
+ Converting PDF to Word for editing
+ Calendar up items/docket entries when asked
+ Print up/Organize Client files (FILESITE)
+ Correspond with client/court clerks when asked
+ Filing Prep to Prepare Notices of Motion/Filing
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
Requirements
+ 3-5+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in bankruptcy law
+ Proficiency in electronic filing systems for state and federal courts
+ Prior experience on the debtor side and handling Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a huge plus
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
+ Experience with Pacer, Odyssey, and BestCase software preferred
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
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