Paralegal at GPAC

Paralegal

Our client, a highly respected law firm with a specialized creditors’ rights practice, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bankruptcy/Creditor Rights Paralegal to join their Pennsylvania team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal to further their career in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of creditors' rights cases, including managing case files, maintaining calendars, and tracking deadlines.
• Draft and organize a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, summary judgments, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.
• Prepare trial materials, such as trial binders, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Communicate effectively with courts and clients as needed.
• Handle tasks related to the creditors' rights practice, including working with firm software, coordinating with the firm's accounting department, and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm (focus on debt collection, foreclosure, and/or tax collection strongly preferred).
• Residency in or willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Exceptional communication skills and a client-service approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high volume of cases and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software; familiarity with ProLaw and Collection Master is a plus.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits for individuals and families.
• Profit-sharing 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Lateral attorney referral program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Marketing resources and assistance.

*Salary range is based on experience and may differ from what is represented in this posting.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.