Bankruptcy Paralegal
Equivity
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $29 per hour
About the role
- Draft and file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions, schedules, statements, and related pleadings
- Support Chapter 11 matters, including preparation of voluntary petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, monthly operating reports, disclosure statements, and plans of reorganization (Subchapter 5 experience strongly preferred)
- Prepare means tests, repayment plans, reaffirmation agreements, amendments, and related filings
- Prepare complete 341 meeting and hearing packets, including trustee-required documentation, and ensure all required materials are submitted timely
- Communicate with clients, trustees, courts, and creditors to collect documents and move cases forward
- Use platforms such as BestCase and Clio to maintain case accuracy and track progress
- Stay ahead of deadlines and ensure cases run smoothly from start to finish
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 3 years of recent bankruptcy paralegal experience
- Direct experience with Chapters 7 and 13 required
- Chapter 11 experience required; Subchapter 5 strongly preferred
- Proficiency with BestCase, Clio, Microsoft Office, and Adobe
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases independently in a remote environment
- Professional home office setup
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick time
- Employee discounts
- Expense reimbursements
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Professional support and opportunities for growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
bankruptcy paralegal experienceChapter 7 petitionsChapter 13 petitionsChapter 11 experienceSubchapter 5 experiencemeans testsrepayment plansreaffirmation agreements341 meeting preparationhearing packet preparation
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to manage multiple casesindependent workdeadline management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree