Bankruptcy Paralegal

Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with an Am Law 100 firm in its search for an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support its nationally recognized bankruptcy and restructuring practice. This position will support an attorney based in the firm's Wilmington, Delaware office and will work on sophisticated commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

The paralegal will work closely with attorneys representing bankruptcy trustees, creditors' committees, secured lenders, debtors-in-possession, and other stakeholders in complex Chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial loan workouts.

The ideal candidate will have significant commercial bankruptcy experience, including familiarity with Delaware Bankruptcy Court proceedings, and be comfortable managing large, complex matters involving multiple parties, significant claims activity, litigation, asset sales, and plan confirmation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters from case inception through closing.
• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and other court documents in federal bankruptcy courts, with an emphasis on the District of Delaware.
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines, hearings, claims bar dates, and court orders.
• Assist with claims administration, including reviewing proofs of claim, claims reconciliation, and claims analysis.
• Monitor court dockets and keep attorneys informed of significant case developments.
• Conduct research through PACER and bankruptcy court dockets.
• Prepare and file documents electronically through CM/ECF.
• Support Section 363 asset sales, including sale-related documentation and coordination of transaction closing materials.
• Assist with plan confirmation, disclosure statements, and related bankruptcy court filings.
• Coordinate and organize document productions, due diligence materials, and electronic case files.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, hearing binders, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, and contested matters.
• Communicate with clients, trustees, creditors, financial advisors, and other parties in interest.
• Support commercial restructuring and loan workout matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial bankruptcy paralegal experience in a law firm or similarly sophisticated legal environment.
• Experience supporting Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters strongly preferred.
• Experience with Delaware Bankruptcy Court procedures and filings highly preferred.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF and PACER.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy claims administration and bankruptcy court processes.
• Experience supporting trustees, creditors, creditors' committees, secured lenders, and/or debtors-in-possession preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Large corporate Chapter 11 cases
• Delaware Bankruptcy Court practice
• Trustee representation
• Creditors' rights
• Bankruptcy litigation and adversary proceedings
• Section 363 asset sales
• Claims administration
• Restructuring and commercial loan workouts

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and proactive bankruptcy paralegal who understands the demands of a sophisticated commercial bankruptcy practice. This individual should be comfortable keeping complex Chapter 11 matters moving, managing court filings and deadlines, monitoring dockets, coordinating claims activity, and anticipating attorney needs in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: Starting at $80,000 and up, commensurate with experience

Key Details

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations

• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing

• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings

• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds

Client Specific Requirements Notice

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.