Offit Kurman

Paralegal - Bankruptcy

Offit Kurman$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of litigation experience
  • Strong background in bankruptcy matters, especially Chapter 7 and Chapter 11
  • Excellent drafting and legal research skills
  • Thorough understanding of bankruptcy procedures and filings
  • Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management systems
  • Highly organized and responsive with strong multi-tasking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and file pleadings, petitions, and motions
  • Manage case dockets and deadlines effectively
  • Gather necessary documents and maintain organized case files
  • Conduct legal research to support case preparation
  • Draft correspondence and discovery materials
  • Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
  • Ensure accuracy and adherence to all deadlines

Benefits

  • Potential for a hybrid schedule after onboarding
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic litigation and restructuring practice
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth
Full Job Description
Offit Kurman is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to support its growing litigation and restructuring practice in either its Los Angeles or Dallas office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with at least six years of litigation experience and a strong background in bankruptcy matters, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.

The Bankruptcy Paralegal will work closely with attorneys on all aspects of bankruptcy cases from inception through resolution. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and filing pleadings, petitions and motions; managing case dockets and deadlines; gathering documents; organizing and maintaining case files; conducting legal research; and drafting correspondence, discovery materials, and court filings. The paralegal will also communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel while ensuring accuracy and adherence to all deadlines.

Qualified candidates bring a minimum of six years of litigation experience with a demonstrated focus on bankruptcy law. Strong drafting and legal research skills are essential, along with a thorough understanding of bankruptcy procedures, rules, and filings in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters. Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management systems is expected. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For the right candidate, a hybrid schedule of one to two remote days per week may be considered after an initial onboarding period.

Salary range of $80,000-$100,000.

Interested candidates should send resumes to Leigh Novack.

*Agencies should reach out to Leigh prior to submitting any candidates.

About Offit Kurman

Offit Kurman is a law firm based in the United States. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including business law, commercial litigation, construction law, cybersecurity and data privacy, employment law, estate planning, family law, government contracting, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and tax law. Offit Kurman was founded in 1987 by Howard J. Offit and Maurice A. Offit. The firm has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
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1987

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