Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL office for a full-time creditors rights and bankruptcy paralegal. This role is responsible for drafting legal documents, filing subpoenas, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict timelines and deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in various legal software and tools to facilitate efficient operations.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes from case inception to resolution.
• Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence, and other similar documents.
• Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
• Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Westlaw, etc.
• Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines and appearances.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys as needed.
• Other responsibilities as needed.
  
  

The Essentials

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of litigation experience required; previous experience in creditors rights and bankruptcy beneficial.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word; knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Some overtime may be required.
  
  

Additional Information

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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