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Bankruptcy Paralegal at ardelle
Job Description
Job Description
Ardelle Associates is seeking a bankruptcy paralegal to support the United States Department of Justice in Austin, TX. Candidate should have substantial experience in bankruptcy matters, including case intake, federal and state court filings, knowledge of bankruptcy case management software, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
Examines and evaluates case information for worthiness for enforcement action consistent with Program policies and applicable law;
Electronically file documents with various courts
Prepare files and notes for hearings.
Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, Dunn & Bradstreet, Pacer, and other Bankruptcy software.
Notes and corrects case file deficiencies;
Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases;
Determines the need for additional information, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information;
Through interviews, documents, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;
Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;
Makes sound recommendations to the supervisor, consistent with Program policy and applicable law.
Requirements
Qualifications
Skills in Case File analysis & evaluation; Ability to identify discrepancies; Review precedents; Data management; Pre-Trial preparation; Interviewing clients.
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate preferred
3+ years providing legal/ bankruptcy support
Federal Background Investigation required
Candidates with active federal clearances may be given special consideration
Ardelle Associates is seeking a bankruptcy paralegal to support the United States Department of Justice in Austin, TX. Candidate should have substantial experience in bankruptcy matters, including case intake, federal and state court filings, knowledge of bankruptcy case management software, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
Examines and evaluates case information for worthiness for enforcement action consistent with Program policies and applicable law;
Electronically file documents with various courts
Prepare files and notes for hearings.
Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, Dunn & Bradstreet, Pacer, and other Bankruptcy software.
Notes and corrects case file deficiencies;
Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases;
Determines the need for additional information, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information;
Through interviews, documents, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;
Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;
Makes sound recommendations to the supervisor, consistent with Program policy and applicable law.
Requirements
Qualifications
Skills in Case File analysis & evaluation; Ability to identify discrepancies; Review precedents; Data management; Pre-Trial preparation; Interviewing clients.
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate preferred
3+ years providing legal/ bankruptcy support
Federal Background Investigation required
Candidates with active federal clearances may be given special consideration
Job Responsibilities
- Examines and evaluates case information for worthiness for enforcement action consistent with Program policies and applicable law;
- Electronically file documents with various courts
- Prepare files and notes for hearings
- Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, Dunn & Bradstreet, Pacer, and other Bankruptcy software
- Notes and corrects case file deficiencies;
- Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases;
- Determines the need for additional information, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information;
- Through interviews, documents, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;
- Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;
- Makes sound recommendations to the supervisor, consistent with Program policy and applicable law
Requirements / Qualifications
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Candidate should have substantial experience in bankruptcy matters, including case intake, federal and state court filings, knowledge of bankruptcy case management software, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff in a fast-paced environment
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Skills in Case File analysis & evaluation; Ability to identify discrepancies; Review precedents; Data management; Pre-Trial preparation; Interviewing clients
-
Bachelor's Degree
-
3+ years providing legal/ bankruptcy support
-
Federal Background Investigation required