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Chapter 11 Commercial Bankruptcy Paralegal - DTX, ATX, HTX

LHH US

Irving, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Procedures, Billing, Calendar Management, Capital Markets, Credit Reports, Database Administration, Financial Services, Legal, Legal Investigation, Legal Research, Mentoring, Microsoft PowerPoint, Paralegal, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Now Hiring: Insolvency / Chapter 11 Commercial Bankruptcy Paralegal

Locations: Austin or Houston (Hybrid) Dallas (onsite)

We are actively hiring a senior?level Insolvency / Commercial Bankruptcy Paralegal to support partners within a Financial Services / Capital Markets practice. This is a high?priority, replacement role supporting a sophisticated commercial bankruptcy practice focused on Chapter 11 and federal bankruptcy matters.

Salary and Benefits
  • Salary ranges from $80,000 - $125,000 DOE
  • Can sit in Austin, Houston or Dallas
  • Hybrid in Austin and Houston
  • Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and 401K
Practice & Team Overview

• Collegial, professional, and highly supportive team environment

• Practice has evolved from trustee?focused work to complex commercial litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcies

• Client base consists primarily of corporate clients

Core Responsibilities

• Provide substantial support on Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcies

• Paralegal will support two partners handling sophisticated federal bankruptcy matters

• Assist with first?day hearings, including:
  • Drafting pleadings and notices
  • Creating PowerPoint presentations and demonstratives
  • Draft, process, and file bankruptcy?related documents
  • Perform fact investigation and legal research
  • Manage dockets, calendars, and case files
  • Obtain credit reports and assist with Proofs of Claim
  • Prepare hearing notebooks (motions, notices, orders, exhibits)
  • Maintain electronic databases and project folders
  • Assist with required mailings
  • Proactively anticipate attorney needs and manage workflow
  • Participate in internal CLEs and stay current on legal technology
  • Mentor junior paralegals or paralegal assistants as needed
  • Assist with adoption of legal AI tools
Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting commercial bankruptcy attorneys

• TexasLaw firm experience required

• Strong familiarity with law firm billing fundamentals (training not provided)

• Annual billable requirement: approximately 1,500 hours

• Associate's degree required

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

• Significant substantive experience may substitute for formal education at the firm's discretion

Interview Process

• Initial screening interview - virtual

• Attorney team interview - virtual

This role is ideal for a seasoned bankruptcy paralegal seeking sophisticated work, stable leadership, and long?term growth within a highly respected practice.

If you meet the job requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me at jamie.stone@lhh.com

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jamie Stone

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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