Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Capacity to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
At least six years of equivalent paralegal experience
Minimum three years of experience specifically in Restructuring & Special Situations (RSS)
Responsibilities
Handle precedent research on jurisdictions, judges, and industry
Draft pleadings, case calendars, proofs of claim, and necessary exhibits
Liaise with counsel, clients, and third parties on restructuring matters
Promote effective teamwork and positive work practices
Coordinate outside services and act as a liaison with involved third parties
Train and mentor paralegals and new attorneys in procedures and technical expertise
Protect sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information
Benefits
Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Access to cutting-edge legal resources and technology
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Engagement in high-profile and impactful cases
Full Job Description
Global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal - Restructuring & Special Situations (RSS). This person will be responsible for managing and leading all supportive aspects of cases or transactions for the RSS team, while working on various insolvency and restructuring transactions involving corporations, banks, creditors' committees, hedge funds, sponsors, and other financial institutions
Responsibilities:
Handling precedent research, research regarding jurisdictions, judges, and/or industry, drafting pleadings, preparing checklist and/or case calendars, drafting of proofs of claim and preparing exhibits to same, cite checking, Bluebooking, preparing fee applications, management of case files, preparing exhibits and trial notebooks, request, review, and summary of UCC and lien search results/reports and legal descriptions, and preparing and filing of UCC financing statements (personal property and fixture filings) and amendments
Liaising with other counsel, clients, and third parties in connection with restructuring matters
Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
Coordinating outside services, either directly or through support departments, and acting as a liaison with involved third parties
Training paralegals and new attorneys in local office and department procedures and technical aspects of the paralegal area of expertise
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that firm retains
Qualifications:
Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills
Exhibit the ability to work independently and efficiently
Display the ability to prioritize and handle competing demands in a fast-paced working environment
A bachelor's degree (and signed declaration if located in a California office) or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
A minimum of six (6) years of equivalent experience as a paralegal
A minimum of three (3) years of RSS experience, preferably
