Bankruptcy Paralegal at ardelle

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