PLEASE READ: Job applications will always be kept confidential. If you have these qualities and want to work in an exciting but professional and collegial environment, please send your resume and cover letter, including your salary expectations and references, to jobs@bastamron.com with the words “Bankruptcy Paralegal” in the subject line.
Downtown Miami boutique law firm specializing in insolvency and commercial litigation with a progressive, team-oriented atmosphere is seeking a bankruptcy paralegal with familiarity with commercial litigation to join our growing team, where you have opportunities to grow and develop alongside your fellow teammates!
You are an ideal candidate if you have the following qualifications:
- At least 3 years of relevant law firm experience
- Proficiency in:
- Insolvency Analysis (detailed review of client documents)
- Bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 11, including Subchapter V) procedures (debtor, creditor, and trustee work), adversary proceedings, bankruptcy petition/schedules preparation software (BestCase)
- Must have Client Management Skills
- E-discovery document review platforms (such as Logikcull and Relativity) with ability to properly upload production of documents/review of same; prepare and manage outgoing production of documents
- Time management and organization, with attention to detail
- Federal court litigation, including discovery, tracking and meeting deadlines, contact with the courts, court reporters, scheduling hearings, etc.
- PACER filing
- Additional experience/knowledge in Multi-State and Federal Court System Filings is a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite/Adobe
- Document management systems
- Timekeeping software
- A self-starter, able to handle a varied caseload with numerous deadlines, with minimal supervision
- A team player- able to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, opposing counsel, and court staff
- Able to prioritize tasks and track billable time
- BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate a plus
About the firm:
We formed Bast Amron to be a law firm unlike any other, one that reflects our values and beliefs. For that reason, we have not placed our people into departments or other categorical boxes. We strive to operate outside the box. In fact, that is the genesis of our firm logo – Bast Amron is literally outside the box.
Our unique culture is reflected in the drawing together of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Bast Amron encourages the best people, regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age, to fulfill their professional aspirations with us so as to create an exciting and diverse legal environment.
The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits.