The Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Paralegal supports the firm-wide Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Practice from the Newark, NJ office. This role involves providing critical assistance to commercial litigation and bankruptcy attorneys by managing legal documents, filings, and trial preparation to ensure smooth case progression and compliance with court requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial litigation and bankruptcy attorneys.
• Conform legal documents to meet court specifications.
• Assist with commercial loan closings and transactional documentation.
• File UCC financing statements and real estate documents.
• File documents via PACER, state court e-filing systems, and paper filings.
• Maintain pleading, discovery, and closing files for assigned matters.
• Prepare binders, trial notebooks, and exhibits for hearings and trials.
• Prepare documents for service of process as required.
• Compile and prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist with document review projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, or banking preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern office practices, effective proofreading, and MS Office.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• New Jersey notary license is a plus.
• 3+ years of paralegal work experience.