Bankruptcy and Restructuring Paralegal

Lane Powell has nearly 150 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor and legal counsel to premier public and private companies. Synonymous with excellence and innovation, Lane Powell’s attorneys bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their work that is reflected in a client roster that includes some of the most venerable – and dynamic – companies and individuals in business today.

This position provides technical support and assistance to our Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy team in the area of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and loan restructuring.  Works with bankruptcy and finance teams to prepare and file pleadings, draft correspondence and agreements, draft and coordinate commercial foreclosures, and manage caseloads. Provides timely, accurate, and reliable data to bankruptcy and restructuring teams, and works proactively.  Maintains positive interaction with end-users to ensure optimal support and assistance.  This is a full time onsite or hybrid position, five days per week, that will require overtime on occasion.  This position will perform other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains advanced knowledge of Firm applications, with an emphasis on litigation and bankruptcy support tools, including but not limited to, Adobe, PACER, iManage, ecf systems, county filing systems, and such other programs that the Firm may acquire to assist with litigation support.


• Maintains advanced knowledge of basic workflow, process, and requirements of the Firm’s bankruptcy team.


• Works with legal teams to provide assistance on all phases of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigation, including garnishment, basic creditors’ rights pleadings, and bankruptcy pleadings,


• Works with bankruptcy and restructuring team to evaluate support needs and mange caseloads.


• Provides guidance and expertise to clients and bankruptcy and restructuring teams on bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditors’ rights, and restructuring documents.


• Applies quality control processes and improvements.


• Documents and tracks all project tasks, media, and costs for each project.


• Seeks guidance and input from supervising attorneys or Office Administrator when needed, and keeps team apprised of current workload and issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a paralegal and/or bankruptcy and/or restructuring support person


• Advanced knowledge of software and hardware.


• Understanding of the bankruptcy and state court creditors’ rights litigation process, current industry standards, and best practices relating to electronic discovery.


• Strong verbal, interpersonal, written communication, and customer service skills required. Ability to communicate well with users of different skill levels.


• Requires the ability to use standard arithmetical functions; sufficient mathematical ability to prepare and manage a complex budget.


• Requires the ability to read financial reports, legal documents, and legal reports; prepare and present comprehensive presentations, participate in formal discussions, communicate extemporaneously, and communicate before an audience.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies or BA/BS with a Paralegal Certification preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication - Communicate effectively with internal and external clients, both orally and in writing. Be clear, concise, logical, organized, and easily understood, and sensitive to needs of the audience. Listen and get clarification when needed. Respond to inquiries quickly with professionalism and tact. Write clearly and informatively and edit work for errors. Read and interpret information accurately and carefully. Have a thorough command of the industry language and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical end-users.


• Interpersonal Skills - Show genuine sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of others. Treat others with respect, professionalism, and consideration. Demonstrate that others' thoughts, opinions, and needs are important. Interface well with diverse groups. Work effectively within a team and with others at all levels of the Firm.


• Handling Difficult Issues - Handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism. Remain clear-headed and focused and inspire others to do the same. Remain objective in the face of strong emotions and acknowledge such emotions without being unduly influenced by their intensity.


• Knowledge and Technical Skills - Advanced knowledge of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigation. Understand technical issues and apply proper fundamentals, techniques, and procedures to do the job. Remain current on job knowledge. Be familiar with Lane Powell policies and procedures and meet training and/or professional development goals set by the Firm.


• Analytical Thinking - Break down problems and issues into sub-components and then assess the costs, benefits, and risks of various options prior to selecting a particular approach.


• Initiative and Execution - Look for new and productive ways to make an impact. Be a resourceful self-starter who is able to originate constructive and appropriate actions to achieve results. Overcome obstacles by increasing effort when necessary. Follow through and achieve closure in a timely manner.


• Dependability - Produce quality work reliably and consistently. Make and fulfill commitments. Establish a pattern of working independently, meet reasonable deadlines, and accept responsibility for your actions. Arrive at work on time and ready to contribute. Show up for meetings well-prepared. Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and commit to additional hours when necessary to reach Firm objectives. Exhibit the following traits: strong ownership and responsibility; high level of professionalism; high integrity; and ability to self-educate.


• Managing Multiple Priorities - Handle multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments. Readily accept new responsibilities and adapt well to changes in procedures. Give appropriate priorities to work demands.


• Teamwork - Be an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback. Communicate in an open and candid manner and fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Share new skills and knowledge with others in the Firm.


• Quality of Work - Produce work that is consistent, accurate, thorough, and demonstrate attention to detail. Set high standards and produce high quality work.

Hours / Schedule / Location:

• 37.5 hours per week / Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM / Portland Office office


• This is a full-time, non-exempt position that requires regular and predictable attendance


• Infrequent travel may be required for cross-office projects


• This position reports directly to the Paralegal Manager and the practice team leaders of the Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights’ team


• This position will require both remote and on-site work. The employee will need to have internet access and a space to work; Lane Powell will provide a laptop and all necessary technology.

Salary Range:

• $85,000 - $113,000 Annually

Other Compensation:

• Other compensation may include bonuses, profits sharing, HSA employer contributions, prizes and gifts

Benefits:

•  Medical, dental, vision, and Life and AD&D insurance, additionally we offer voluntary accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance plans


• 401(k) Retirement and Profit Sharing plan


• Paid Time Off - we offer PTO starting at 18 days annually for employees that accrues per pay period

Pre-Employment Screening

• Any job offer will be conditional upon successfully completing a pre-employment background screening and reference check

Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation and termination.