Bankruptcy Paralegal

Post Date

Oct 07, 2024

Location

Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

ZIP/Postal Code

19103
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

PHL-739475

Pay Rate

$100k - $110k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Bankruptcy paralegal to join the Wilmington or Philadelphia office of an AM 100 law firm. The position supports a lead and multiple attorneys who represent debtors, trustees and creditors committees in chapter 11 reorganization and chapter 7 cases and related litigation. This position will also support Cozens busy Delaware Litigation Practice Group. The position requires a professional team player who works well independently, can multi-task efficiently and has the ability to communicate and interact effectively with attorneys, co-workers, clients and court staff.

Bankruptcy responsibilities:

-Knowledge of chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy procedures and at least three years related bankruptcy experience.
-Knowledge of and ability to electronically file (CM/ECF and File&ServeXpress) pleadings.
-Draft basic pleadings including motions, notices, proposed orders, agendas, fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules and statements.
-Prepare hearing, fee application and proof of claim binders.
-Monitor case dockets, document retrieval of filings and maintain service lists.
-Maintain calendars and case critical dates to ensure all deadlines are met and work is processed in an effective and efficient manner.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

-At least 5 years of experience supporting bankruptcy attorneys
-Bachelors degree OR paralegal certificate
-State eFiling experience in DE
-Federal filing experience
-Knowledge of LexisNexis and WestLaw
-Knowledge of Best Case, Relativity, DeskSite (iManage), Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PACER/ECF, and File&ServeXpress websites

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience in a mid-large law firm is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.