Paralegal

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Paralegal supports the Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice group and is assigned to designated client matters, projects, and attorneys. The Paralegal manages a high-volume docket of commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters and serves as a primary point of contact for attorneys, clients, trustees, and court personnel on assigned matters, as appropriate and under attorney supervision. This position includes an annual billing component.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, analyze, and summarize facts and factual issues relevant to the practice area.
• Draft, prepare, and revise bankruptcy pleadings and related documents, including petitions, first-day motions, disclosure statements, proofs of claim, and fee applications.
• Prepare and record UCC filings and other lien searches and reports.
• Prepare and circulate transaction closing binders and post-closing documentation, including organizational documents, legal opinions, and related materials.
• Electronically file documents via CM/ECF in various U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and related systems, ensuring compliance with rules, local procedures, and filing requirements; maintain and update service lists.
• Track critical deadlines, hearings, and case milestones; maintain and update case management systems, calendars, deal status logs, and post-closing tracking tools.
• Monitor and meet deadlines, establish priorities, and work concurrently on multiple cases and projects.
• Maintain the firm’s official files using the document management system, ensuring documents are organized, current, and easily accessible.
• Conduct factual and procedural research using PACER, court dockets, and other databases; review and download court dockets and bankruptcy filings.
• Research, chart, and summarize market terms on bankruptcy-related agreements, debtor-in-possession financings, DIP orders,
• 363 sale purchase agreements and sale orders, exit financing terms, and exit plan structures.
• Review due diligence documents and summarize findings in a clear, organized manner for attorney and client use.
• Assist in preparing case summaries, timelines, and status reports for internal and client use.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, hearing binders, agendas, CNO/COC binders, and trial notebooks for bankruptcy hearings and related proceedings.
• Coordinate hearing logistics, including scheduling, notices, and service, in consultation with attorneys and applicable court rules.
• Draft notices, CNO/COC, pro hac vice motions, proposed orders, affidavits, and other filings, including joint administrative motions, motions to extend claim objection deadlines, removal motions, non-substantive claim objections, and retention applications.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings,
• 341 meetings, depositions, and trials, including assembling materials, witness lists, and supporting documentation.
• Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, and other vendors as needed for hearings, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by the group leader and other attorneys in the assigned practice group.
• Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law and firm policies.
• Receive and follow complex instructions, exercising sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
• Accurately track and record client billable time and non-billable hours, meeting minimum billable hour requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize daily workload and communicate promptly if unable to meet responsibilities or deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client related activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong client-service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional demeanor and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate strong willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and shifting priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to complete routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams in remote, hybrid, or in-office environments.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Minimum eight (8) years of paralegal experience in the bankruptcy and restructuring practice areas.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program beneficial.
• Experience utilizing database and file management systems, such as iManage and other records management platforms.
• Experience utilizing restructuring financial research tools, including Reorg, Debtwire, and Capital IQ.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $125,000.00