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Ryan · 1 day ago

Paralegal

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ryan is seeking a Paralegal to support the daily operations of the Law Department, specifically within the Property Tax Practice Group. This role involves conducting legal research and assisting lawyers with various legal matters, including litigation and compliance.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementTax Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Supporting closely the lawyers dedicated to this division, as they manage its contract, bankruptcy, dispute resolution, transactional, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters

Facilitating Legal’s contracting with clients, vendors, and outside legal counsel

Assisting with Legal’s responses to failures in client service

Filing proofs of claim and working on other bankruptcy related tasks that arise in Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcies

Working with Accounts Receivable and Accounting in collection efforts

Qualification

Contract managementLegal technology toolsBankruptcy law familiarityLegal research skillsPro-active communicationAgile mindsetExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyProject managementTeam-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

At least 5 years of support staff experience in a corporate law department and/or a law firm

Significant experience working with contracts, including managing, creating, and working with contract templates and assisting with contract negotiations and contract execution

Initiative, organization, good judgment, project management, and problem-solving skills

Pro-active communication, persistence in driving matters to closure

Agile mindset, responds timely to shifting priorities and deadlines

Team-oriented, builds relationships across the company and with external partners

Thrives in a high volume, fast-paced setting

Ability to learn and use efficiently select legal technology tools, including Pacer and AI platforms

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and other similar applications