Job Description
Small Tampa based Law Firm is seeking a specialized Legal Secretary/Paralegal with experience working in a bankruptcy practice representing Chapter 11 and some 7 & 13.   The candidate will work under the supervision of the attorneys and will also provide additional administrative support as needed.
Core Responsibilities:
• Preparation of pleadings and other docketed material for service and filing, with a particular emphasis on electronic filing of documents using the Bankruptcy Court's CM/ECF system and related filing platforms
• Maintaining case files and tracking/managing document discovery
• Indexing, tracking and otherwise controlling exhibits and other materials for depositions, hearings, or trials
• Updating and otherwise managing attorney calendars with particular attention to court dates and other relevant case-related deadlines
• Performing general administrative support functions as needed to meet deadlines and further the objectives of the practice group
Required Education and Experience: • Experience with bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 11 (preferred), Chapter 7, and Chapter 13 cases
• Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Word Perfect, Microsoft Office suite of business software products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Team-focused: willing to perform any level of support task in order to meet the needs of the practice group as a whole
• Technologically savvy: e.g., court filing software, law firm billing and time-entry software, legal/business research platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of audiences, including Firm leadership and court personnel
• Availability to meet the needs of a busy bankruptcy practice, including overtime work when necessary to meet client and court deadlines
• Self-motivated; strong ability to anticipate issues proactively and deliver a high degree of customer service
• Proven track record of reliability and responsibility
• 3-5 years' experience required; degree not mandatory
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to tgillota@ultimatestaffing.com
Job Snapshot
• Employee Type: Full-Time
• Location: Tampa, FL
• Job Type: Legal
• Experience: Not Specified
• Education: Not Specified
• Date Posted: 10/13/2021
• Contact: Tiffany Gillota (813) 870-6147
• Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly