Bankruptcy Paralegal

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct Monitor U.S. Bankruptcy Court calendars in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to identify federal-interest cases. 

• Review referrals from the IRS Insolvency Unit and ensure completeness; follow up on missing documentation. 

• Coordinate directly with IRS personnel and debtor’s counsel to resolve Chapter 7 and 13 matters favorably for the government. 

• Independently communicate with debtor’s counsel regarding hearings and case resolutions. 

• Determine additional agency information needed for AUSAs to effectively represent the government in court. 

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on bankruptcy case statuses, outcomes, and quarterly recovery summaries. 

• Perform legal research and analyze bankruptcy filings to draft pleadings and other legal documents, subject to AUSA review. 

• Draft and review responses to objections, motions, orders, and a wide range of bankruptcy-related legal documents. 

• Coordinate discovery in adversary proceedings, including drafting discovery requests and responses with agency input. 

• Support AUSAs at hearings, depositions, and trials by preparing exhibits and ensuring accurate document handling. 

• Maintain an active calendar of bankruptcy cases, including deadlines for pleadings, disclosures, and court proceedings. 

• Assist AUSAs in meeting deadlines related to disclosures, stipulations, and trial preparation materials. 

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: 

• Paralegal Certificate preferred. 

• Experience in bankruptcy litigation or civil collections, including some trial-related experience, is strongly desired. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a legal environment. 

• Familiarity with legal case management systems and court document filing procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

• Strong working knowledge of the U.S. legal system, especially bankruptcy law. 

• Proficient in legal research techniques and familiar with sources of legal information. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to analyze legal filings, prepare reports, and draft legal documents under tight deadlines. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research tools (e.g., PACER, Westlaw, LexisNexis). 

• Skilled in document preparation, database entry, calendar management, and report generation. 

• Familiarity with legal terminology, local court rules, and legal automation tools. 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional demeanor under pressure.