Senior Restructuring Paralegal

Overview

• Serve as a Senior Restructuring Paralegal, supporting complex insolvency and restructuring transactions for diverse financial institutions and corporations.
• Collaborate with a dynamic legal team to ensure efficient case management and transaction execution.
• Contribute to precedent research, drafting pleadings, and preparing exhibits for legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with external counsel, clients, and third parties to facilitate restructuring matters.
• Promote effective work practices and foster teamwork within the legal department.
• Train new paralegals and attorneys on procedures and technical aspects of restructuring cases.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial and proprietary information.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct research on jurisdictions, judges, and industry precedents to support case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, proofs of claim, and prepare exhibits for legal filings and proceedings.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and amendments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage case files, calendars, and trial notebooks for efficient case tracking and preparation.
• Coordinate outside services and liaise with involved third parties to streamline processes.
• Train and mentor team members on department procedures and technical expertise.
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality protocols and secure sensitive information.
• Support fee application preparation and cite checking for legal documentation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
• Minimum of six years of experience as a paralegal, with three years in restructuring.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and case management techniques.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UCC filings, lien searches, and legal descriptions is preferred.
• Experience with Bluebooking and cite checking for legal documentation.
• Commitment to professional development and fostering a collaborative work culture.