Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Our client, a highly regarded Dallas law firm, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to support a dynamic attorney with a sophisticated practice focused on distressed situations, insolvency, and complex restructuring matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a well-respected practitioner representing debtors, creditors, lenders, trustees, and committees across a wide range of high-stakes matters.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being deeply involved in complex bankruptcy and litigation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support in Chapter 7 & 11 bankruptcy matters
• Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Handle ECF filings, PACER research, and state/federal e-filing
• Manage case files, deadlines, and court calendars across multiple matters
• Assist with fee applications, billing support, and expense tracking
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial logistics
• Draft non-complex correspondence and convert attorney dictation into polished documents
• Maintain and organize files in NetDocs
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Authorities
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and vendors

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a legal assistant within bankruptcy
• Strong working knowledge of bankruptcy procedures and filings
• Experience with BestCase software highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Experience with legal billing software (Aderant a plus)
• Exceptional proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, “go-to” mindset with strong follow-through
• The ability to anticipate needs and keep cases moving forward
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, HSA contribution, and 401(k).

If you’re looking to join a collaborative, high-performing legal team and gain exposure to complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, we’d love to connect.

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law.