Our law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with strong knowledge of bankruptcy practice and electronic filing procedures in all California bankruptcy courts, including the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience preparing and filing bankruptcy-related pleadings and documents, particularly in creditor-side bankruptcy matters. All work will be performed under attorney supervision, but the successful candidate should be capable of independently preparing accurate drafts, managing filing deadlines, and navigating local rules and court procedures across the California bankruptcy districts.
Key Responsibilities
The Paralegal / Bankruptcy Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with preparing, reviewing, and filing bankruptcy documents, including:
• Motions for relief from the automatic stay
• Reaffirmation agreements
• Proofs of claim
• Objections to Chapter 13 plans
• Complaints for nondischargeability
• Related notices, declarations, exhibits, proposed orders, and certificates of service
• Calendar and deadline tracking for bankruptcy matters
• Electronic filing through CM/ECF in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California
• Reviewing bankruptcy dockets, case filings, schedules, plans, and court notices
• Communicating with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel as appropriate
• Maintaining organized case files and ensuring compliance with court procedures, local rules, and attorney instructions
Required Qualifications
• Minimum five years of bankruptcy legal assistant or paralegal experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing documents in the bankruptcy courts for the:
o Northern District of California
o Southern District of California
o Eastern District of California
o Central District of California
• Experience preparing and filing all of the following:
o Motions for relief from the automatic stay
o Reaffirmation agreements
o Proofs of claim
o Objections to Chapter 13 plans
o Complaints for nondischargeability
• Strong familiarity with CM/ECF filing procedures
• Ability to review court dockets and identify relevant deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow attorney instructions carefully
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Creditor-side bankruptcy experience
• Experience working with financial institutions, lenders, credit unions, or auto finance matters
• Familiarity with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy procedures
• Knowledge of California bankruptcy local rules and judge-specific procedures
• Experience preparing exhibits, declarations, proposed orders, and service documents
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education preferred, but not required with sufficient experience
Important Note
All paralegal and legal assistant work will be performed under attorney supervision. The position does not involve the unauthorized practice of law. The ideal candidate, however, should already have substantial hands-on experience preparing and filing bankruptcy documents in California bankruptcy courts.
