Ice Miller LLP

Paralegal – Bankruptcy

Ice Miller LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wilmington • United States

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About the role

  • Coordinate, organize, and prioritize ongoing client and practice group projects, cases, and transaction-related tasks specific to the designated practice area.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, internal legal teams, and clients to understand needs and manage related tasks effectively.
  • Assist attorneys and legal teams in ensuring compliance with jurisdictional laws and regulations, handling legal documentation, and conducting legal research.
  • Draft and review documents, providing high-level paralegal and administrative support from transaction initiation through completion, including any necessary follow-up.
  • Liaise with attorneys, legal teams, and other departments to identify best practices, leverage appropriate resources and vendors, and recommend efficiencies that benefit both clients and the Firm.
  • Analyze and evaluate large volumes of information relevant to various matters, organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files in accordance with Firm guidelines.
  • Foster and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external clients and colleagues.
  • Manage various projects and matters as assigned by the Practice Group.
  • Track and timely enter all work-related time, both billable and non-billable, into the Firm’s timekeeping and/or billing systems in accordance with Firm guidelines.
  • Perform other paralegal and administrative duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous experience in a professional services environment is a plus.
  • Proven ability to independently manage projects in a high-volume setting.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent client service skills, both in person and through phone and email communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate to advanced level).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals.
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and accountability.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined.
Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • 401k (with an employer match)
  • life insurance
  • and many others.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdocument draftingcompliance managementproject managementtimekeepingbillingadministrative supportinformation analysisfile organization
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailclient serviceinterpersonal skillsinitiativeaccountabilityproactive work ethicability to manage multiple projectsindependence
Certifications
bachelor's degreeparalegal certificate