Bankruptcy Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor

. Support a lead attorney and multiple attorneys representing debtors, trustees, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 cases and related litigation .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWilmington • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy procedures, including electronic court filing and drafting legal documents. Capable of managing case files, deadlines, and communication with legal professionals in a fast-paced environment.

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Bankruptcy Paralegal ExperienceElectronic Court Filing (ECF)Drafting Legal DocumentsMicrosoft Word and Excel ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProceduresChapter 7 Bankruptcy ProceduresDrafting MotionsPreparing Fee ApplicationsMonitoring Case DocketsMaintaining Service ListsOrganizing Case FilesAssembling Bankruptcy-Related MotionsFiling Pleadings in CourtsKnowledge of Legal Software

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureMultitasking Skills

Tools & Technologies

CM/ECFWestlawLexisNexis

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Bankruptcy LawChancery CourtFederal CourtsState CourtsCourt Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a lead attorney and multiple attorneys representing debtors, trustees, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 cases and related litigation
Apply knowledge of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy procedures
Electronically file pleadings using CM/ECF
Draft basic pleadings, including motions, notices, proposed orders, agendas, fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules, and statements
Prepare hearing, fee application, and proof of claim binders
Monitor case dockets and retrieve filed documents
Maintain service lists
Maintain calendars and case-critical dates to ensure deadlines are met
Prepare, organize, track, and maintain case files
Communicate and interact with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and court staff
Work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of bankruptcy paralegal experience
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required
Must be well-versed in electronic court filing (ECF) procedures used by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and related noticing/service requirements
Excellent written/oral communication, organizational and interaction skills
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Self-starter capable of preparing and assembling routine bankruptcy-related motions
Experience filing pleadings in state and federal courts, including the Chancery Court and Bankruptcy Court
Knowledge of legal software including Westlaw and LexisNexis preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Commitment to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession
Applicants returning to the workforce are welcomed; gaps in experience are not penalized