Paralegal Specialist Jobs

The Paralegal Specialist provides administrative and legal support services requiring specialized knowledge in bankruptcy, including title 11, United States Code (U.S.C.), and specifically, Chapter 7 (Liquidation), Chapter 13 (Adjustment of Debts), and Chapter 11 (Reorganization). Serves as a paralegal in a Region or Field Office of the United States Trustee Program (USTP), supports the United States Trustee (UST), Assistant United States Trustee (AUST), attorneys, and associated investigative, audit, and administrative staff by performing legal research, analysis, and case-related administrative services.

As a Paralegal Specialist in a field office, the typical duties will include:

• Perform administrative duties as needed for the field office or Region.
• Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiate action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared.
• Support assignments of this nature generally involve the form, content, and processing of legal documents and the procedures involved in storing and retrieving case information.
• Conduct factual research related to public corporations and corporate grievances. Verify citations and legal references. Format, edit, and proofread documents.
• Draft simple motions and complaints objecting to discharge.
• Provide legal assistance and technical work requiring specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices in connection with Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
• Perform detailed legal research, including legislative history.
• Review bankruptcy petitions, schedules and statements to identify fraud or abuse.
• Provide trial and deposition support to include the organizing and creation of exhibits.
• Perform a variety of paralegal support assignments relating to bankruptcy cases filed under title 11, U.S.C. Assignments require significant specialized knowledge in bankruptcy law.
• Draft pleadings in cases that follow established precedents and attend/participate in case review meetings.
• Perform administrative duties supporting attorneys and auditors by maintaining and organizing multiple case-management systems.

Periodic travel is required, depending on work assignments and training. Vacancies are available in multiple USTP field offices. Please select the Apply link to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,134.00 - $104,016.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017