Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal

Join a growing New York-based law firm serving real estate owners, developers, businesses, creditors, and lenders in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, and real estate matters. This role offers hands-on experience with a collaborative team and the chance to support high-impact client work as the firm expands.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Exposure to sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring work.
• Inclusive team culture with mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Prime Fifth Avenue office location near Columbus Circle.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal Requirements & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of direct bankruptcy paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting both personal/consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters.
• Familiarity with Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings.
• Hands-on experience preparing bankruptcy petitions, schedules, proofs of claim, motions, and court filings.
• Knowledge of federal and bankruptcy court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Background in creditor representation or commercial bankruptcy.
• Familiarity with distressed real estate, workouts, or financial restructuring.
• Previous work at bankruptcy, commercial litigation, or mid-sized law firms.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Paralegal Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on a variety of personal and commercial bankruptcy matters.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy petitions, schedules, proofs of claim, motions, and related documents.
• Maintain case calendars and carefully track hearings, filing deadlines, and court requirements.
• Coordinate document collection, discovery, exhibits, and production.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, trustees, creditors, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized electronic files and records for all bankruptcy cases.
• Assist with commercial litigation and distressed real estate matters as needed.

This is an opportunity to advance your bankruptcy career in a firm that values initiative, team collaboration, and professional growth.