Senior Paralegal, Bankruptcy

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Senior Paralegal supporting in-court Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Coordinating case materials, deadlines and providing support throughout the bankruptcy process.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

Support in-court Chapter 11 cases from pre-filing through confirmation and post-effective date matters, coordinating case calendars, deadlines and key deliverables across multiple workstreams
Assist with preparatory work for Chapter 11 filings, including entity and corporate authority review, compilation of debtor information, creditor and contract data gathering, diligence coordination and assembly of filing checklists and case-opening materials
Draft, proofread, organize and finalize first-day pleadings, declarations, exhibits, proposed orders and related hearing materials for attorney review and filing
Coordinate electronic filing and service of pleadings and other court papers, including working with claims and noticing agents, local counsel and court personnel to ensure compliance with court rules, judge-specific procedures and case deadlines
Prepare hearing and omnibus materials by organizing exhibits, witness materials, binders, courtesy copies and document indices and provide in-court and remote hearing support as needed
Monitor court dockets and case developments; maintain pleading, hearing and service trackers; summarize filings, orders and key events for attorneys and case teams
Assist with schedules and statements, creditor matrices, claims reconciliation support, solicitation and balloting support and other case administration tasks in coordination with attorneys and external agents
Conduct factual and procedural research relating to bankruptcy filings, court rules, local practices and case-specific issues using internal and external databases and resources
Organize, manage and quality check large volumes of case materials, including exhibits, service lists, claims-related data and other case documents
Provide guidance to case teams on Chapter 11 workflows and filing processes and delegate or coordinate tasks with junior legal assistants and other support professionals as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Paralegal certificate from an approved paralegal program preferred
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Proficiency with Internet research and legal research databases, i.e. Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment with attention to details and deadlines
Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
Knowledge of timekeeping, expense reporting applications and legal billing processes
Knowledge of legal principles and practices, Firm and practice-area-specific procedures, terminology, court and/or agency processes and procedures
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to understand and summarize case/deal-related documents
Flexibility to work late and travel occasionally
Knowledge of Excel, iManage, DAPS, LiveNote, Relativity, Opus 2 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Support in-court Chapter 11 cases from pre-filing through confirmation and post-effective date matters, coordinating case calendars, deadlines and key deliverables across multiple workstreams
Assist with preparatory work for Chapter 11 filings, including entity and corporate authority review, compilation of debtor information, creditor and contract data gathering, diligence coordination and assembly of filing checklists and case-opening materials
Draft, proofread, organize and finalize first-day pleadings, declarations, exhibits, proposed orders and related hearing materials for attorney review and filing
Coordinate electronic filing and service of pleadings and other court papers, including working with claims and noticing agents, local counsel and court personnel to ensure compliance with court rules, judge-specific procedures and case deadlines
Prepare hearing and omnibus materials by organizing exhibits, witness materials, binders, courtesy copies and document indices and provide in-court and remote hearing support as needed
Monitor court dockets and case developments; maintain pleading, hearing and service trackers; summarize filings, orders and key events for attorneys and case teams
Assist with schedules and statements, creditor matrices, claims reconciliation support, solicitation and balloting support and other case administration tasks in coordination with attorneys and external agents
Conduct factual and procedural research relating to bankruptcy filings, court rules, local practices and case-specific issues using internal and external databases and resources
Organize, manage and quality check large volumes of case materials, including exhibits, service lists, claims-related data and other case documents
Provide guidance to case teams on Chapter 11 workflows and filing processes and delegate or coordinate tasks with junior legal assistants and other support professionals as appropriate 🎯 Requirements
6+ years of relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Paralegal certificate from an approved paralegal program preferred
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Proficiency with Internet research and legal research databases, i.e. Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment with attention to details and deadlines
Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
Knowledge of timekeeping, expense reporting applications and legal billing processes
Knowledge of legal principles and practices, Firm and practice-area-specific procedures, terminology, court and/or agency processes and procedures
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to understand and summarize case/deal-related documents
Flexibility to work late and travel occasionally
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Hard Skills & Tools

bankruptcy filingscase administrationlegal researchdocument managementpleading preparationclaims reconciliationschedulingfactual researchcourt rules compliancecase tracking

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailtime managementcommunication skillsanalytical skillscritical thinkingteamworkindependenceflexibilitymulti-tasking

Certifications

Paralegal certificateBachelor's degree