Legal Practice Assistant (Bankruptcy) – Baltimore, MD
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a fulltime Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of bankruptcy law experience. The ideal Candidate will primarily support firm partners and attorneys and be able to help with drafting legal documents, word processing, to include some admin work like, e-filing documents in state and federal courts and be knowledgeable in various bankruptcy procedures. The word processing skills should include high typing speed and accuracy, ability to draft, edit and merge complex legal documents and the ability to blackline and redline documents as needed and be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat, PDF and Pro and be adept at filing legal documents in multiple courts .
Responsibilities
· Review and draft routine legal correspondence and legal documents
· Preparing and filing bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and related documents
· Utilizing case management systems to track and manage cases (iManage proficiency +)
· Utilizing Word Processing Skills with high proficiency (typing at minimum 65 wpm)
· Provide quality legal assistance by calendaring and scheduling as required
· Maintain confidentiality and follow filing rules and guidelines required by various court
systems and standard state rules and regulations
· File documents via e-filing system in various courts including but not limited to state and federal courts (have experience using Pacer)
· Administrative functions and duties on an ad hoc basis
Qualifications
· At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant (working in bankruptcy law)
· Bachelor's degree is preferred or commensurate legal experience
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Proficiency and knowledge of standard MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe, iManage (case management systems)
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
· High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information
Benefits
This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $50,000 to $70,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan.
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