Bankruptcy Paralegal

Position: Bankruptcy Paralegal Location: Houston, TX (First 8 weeks fully onsite, then 2 days onsite/week) Pay: $105,000 to $125,000 annually Experience: 5+ years of experience with Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 to provide specialized legal support throughout the complex business reorganization process. Education: A bachelor's degree is required. Type: Full-time; Direct Hire Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm (35-hour work week; Must be flexible to work overtime as needed) Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to join our dynamic law firm client! Job Description: Proofread and file in federal court (bankruptcy petitions, motions, pleadings, monthly operating reports, exhibits using CM/ECF). Track critical deadlines (filings, objections, hearings). Calendar hearing dates and objection deadlines. Monitor and download docket entries in cases for attorneys' review. Draft and file retention pleadings. Review prebills for clients and draft monthly fee statements and interim fee applications to be filed with the bankruptcy court. Draft and file notices of appearance, notices of hearings, and motions pro hac vice. Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel. Prepare exhibit/witness lists, obtain and mark exhibits, and file. Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparations (preparing pleading notebooks, exhibits notebooks, and other documents). Register attorneys prior to the hearings. Proofread every document before filing to verify that it complies with the Local Rules and Complex Case Rules. Position Requirements: Strong understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, particularly Chapter 11 procedures, Local Rules, and the Complex Case Rules. Expertise in eFiling systems (CM/ECF, PACER), and legal research platforms (Westlaw, Lexis). Must have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex cases and priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents are required. Looking for a team player to manage a high volume of documentation, strict deadlines, and communications with various stakeholders. Kent Daniels & Associates is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.