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Venable LLP · 2 hours ago

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Venable LLP is a prominent law firm providing a full range of legal services, known for its collaborative culture. They are seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to support their Restructuring & Finance Litigation practice by managing complex bankruptcy cases and providing exceptional service to clients.

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Hiring Manager
Joshua Glazer
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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis on the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and local court rules
Oversee bankruptcy case calendaring and tracking deadlines, preparing for hearings, and monitoring case status
Perform electronic court filings in the relevant courts
Prepare and review various pleadings, motions, objections, and notices for accuracy and compliance with court requirements
Coordinate and manage document production, discovery processes, and creditor/debtor communications
Communicate with clients, creditors, trustees, and court personnel to facilitate case administration
Perform other duties as assigned to support the bankruptcy and restructuring team

Qualification

Bankruptcy proceduresParalegal certificationLegal research toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteCM/ECF systemWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on bankruptcy law
Strong understanding of bankruptcy procedures
Proficiency in legal research tools and software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong knowledge of filing through the CM/ECF system in all bankruptcy courts
Familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and local court rules

Preferred

Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred
Knowledge of foreclosure and/or litigation is a plus

Company

Venable LLP

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Venable provides advisory and legal solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals.

H1B Sponsorship

Venable LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Hales
Vice President - Professional Development & Training
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Christopher Boone
Counsel
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