Diamond Personnel · 1 day ago
Financial Restructuring Paralegal
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDiamond Personnel is a large litigation law firm in Houston seeking a Financial Restructuring Paralegal to provide specialized legal support to their bankruptcy team. The role involves managing documentation, tracking deadlines, and communicating with various parties throughout the complex business reorganization process.
Office AdministrationStaffing AgencyVirtual Assistant
Hiring Manager
Dana Rubin
Responsibilities
Proofread and file, in federal court, bankruptcy petitions, motions, pleadings, monthly operating reports, and exhibits using CM/ECF
Track critical deadlines for filings, objections, and hearings. Calendar hearing dates and objection deadlines. Monitor and download docket entries in numerous cases for attorneys’ review
Draft retention pleadings for the Firm and other professionals and file same
Review prebills for bankruptcy clients and draft monthly fee statements and interim fee applications to be filed with the bankruptcy court
Draft notices of appearance, notices of hearings, and motions pro hac vice and file same
Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
Prepare exhibit/witness lists, obtain and mark exhibits, and file the same
Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparations, including preparing pleading notebooks, exhibits notebooks, and any other documents as requested
Register attorneys prior to the hearings
Proofread every document prior to filing to verity that it complies with the Local Rules and Complex Case Rules
Qualification
Required
A strong understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, particularly Chapter 11 procedures, Local Rules, and the Complex Case Rules
Expertise in e-filing systems (CM/ECF, PACER), and legal research platforms (Westlaw, Lexis)
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex cases and priorities under pressure are essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents
The ability to work overtime to file documents or meet deadlines
Preferred
A bachelor's degree preferred, with a minimum of 5+ years of chapter 11 bankruptcy experience in a law firm setting
Company
Diamond Personnel
Diamond Personnel is a staffing agency that provides scientific staffing, administrative office support, and legal staffing solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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