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Paralegal (Bankruptcy/Creditor Rights)

Salt Lake City, UT

$95K+ DOE/year

Our client, a highly regarded and growing law firm in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in their Bankruptcy/Creditor Rights division. Ideal candidates will possess 5+ years of litigation experience as a Paralegal and have experience in bankruptcy and/or creditor rights. This role will support a highly successful team and play a pivotal role in moving cases forward and providing support to the Attorneys. This firm offers excellent growth opportunities and fosters a great working environment.

What will the Paralegal be doing?

• Assisting Attorneys with a variety of tasks related to litigation, bankruptcy, creditor rights and foreclosures

• Preparing and editing pleadings and motions for federal, state, and bankruptcy courts

• Overseeing the discovery process

• Indexing and tracking document discovery

• Summarizing, analyzing, and editing legal documents

• Performing state and federal court searches

• Liaising with internal and external partners

• Overseeing national business entity research for states of domestication and principal information

• UCC searches and filings

• Preparing and filing proofs of claim in bankruptcy cases

• Preparing personal property and real foreclosure notices

• Preparing and indexing materials for depositions, trial, arbitration, and mediation

• Summarizing depositions and transcripts

• Preparing subpoenas

• Managing billable hours

• Assisting Attorneys with other duties as assigned

What is required?

• 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal

• 5+ years of litigation experience

• Bankruptcy and/or creditor rights experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience highly desired

• Paralegal Certification a plus

• Familiarity with real and personal property foreclosures

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency with state, federal, and bankruptcy court filing

• Highly professional written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• High degree of organization

• Strong aptitude for learning

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Ability to manage confidential information

• Ability to work overtime as needed

Perks?

• Excellent benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Lift, STD/LTD)

• 401(K) with company match

• Profit sharing

• PTO, paid holidays

• Bonus potential

• Flexibility

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Law firm hours (37.5 hours/week)

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.