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Litigation Paralegal (Bankruptcy)

Posted Oct 05
Full Time
Utah

About the job

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner LLP currently has an excellent opportunity available for a paralegal in our Bankruptcy Practice Group. The candidate selected will provide assistance to attorneys and clients in all aspects of commercial bankruptcy and related litigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and analytical skills. They will also need high-level attention to detail as well as strong time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys in commercial bankruptcy in chapter 7 and restructuring practice involving chapter 11 cases as well as related litigation
  • Prepare legal documents
  • Establish and update electronic case filings
  • Streamline discovery process in Relativity and other trial presentation software
  • Conduct legal research in BestCase and other platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, etc

Qualifications

  • High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal required
  • Experience in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy required
  • Experience in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy preferred

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.