Bankruptcy Paralegal

CLA is *URGENTLY* hiring a Paralegal for multiple Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy boutique law firms in the Columbia, SC area. These positions provide great flexibility and could accommodate either a full-time OR part-time schedule.

Sample Responsibilities of the Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy Paralegal

• Understand replevin process and key milestones to a replevin legal action with focus on personal property
• Prepare replevin legal documents for attorneys to review and execute
• Review, organize, and summarize case materials.
• Conduct legal research and investigations as needed and directed.
• Responsible for docketing, calendaring, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents in State and Federal Court.
• Monitoring bankruptcy dockets and email notifications

Minimum and Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
• 2+ years of Creditor Rights’ or Bankruptcy Paralegal experience in a law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and other legal software
• Proficiency in CM/ECF Filing
• Working knowledge of State and Federal court systems and the ability to understand and follow Local, State and Federal Rules of court
• Detail oriented

This organization offers competitive compensation commensurate with the scope of the position and a candidate’s expertise and experience.

**All resumes are held in strict confidence.**

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.