About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, self-starter, who is detail oriented, disciplined, and experienced Florida Bankruptcy Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our legal team. In this role, you will primarily manage consumer bankruptcy cases—specifically, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings—from the initial document review through discharge.

You will be responsible for handling the full lifecycle of the case, (approximately 3 cases per week), ensuring meticulous document collection, verification, and review; preparation of the voluntary petition for filing; scheduling and calendaring; uploading supporting document and evidence to the bankruptcy Trustees; limited motion drafting, as necessary; and ensuring the timely presentation of all electronic court filings.

Candidates with a strong background in Federal Litigation (US Courts, especially in Florida) or Complex U.S. Immigration law who possess exceptional legal writing and procedural compliance skills are also highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Document Workflow Management: Collect, classify, and organize documents from clients; ensure timely uploads; track deadlines; and maintain accurate time records and reports within firm practice management systems (Clio, MyCase, BestCase, Word Suite knowledge preferred).
- Document Review & Verification: Conduct rigorous Review financial documents, tax returns, bank statements, and pay stubs.
- Voluntary Petition Preparation: Discuss with Client all relevant assets, liabilities, income and expenses; and draft the voluntary petition, schedules, statement of financial affairs, and related documents.
- Motions & Legal Drafting: Draft standard bankruptcy motions pursuant to bankruptcy rules,



procedures, and local rules (e.g., motions to extend automatic stay, motions to avoid liens, objections to claims, motions to value, etc.), pleadings, and notices for attorney review.
- Court Submissions & E-Filing: Format, organize, and upload case documents directly to court filing systems (ECF/CM), ensuring strict adherence to court deadlines, and upload documents and supporting documentation to the bankruptcy trustees.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: 2+ years of direct experience as a Paralegal handling Florida Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases (Southern/Middle District preferred). (Alternative: Strong, proven background in U.S. Federal Litigation law with extensive document drafting and ECF filing experience).
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with bankruptcy software (Best Case), electronic court filing systems (CM/ECF), and cloud repositories (MyCase / Microsoft 365).
- Language Proficiency: Fluent/C1+ written and spoken English, with a precise command of U.S. legal terminology and legal writing. Fluent written and spoken Spanish with command of legal terminology and writing. Bonus: Competency in spoken and written Portuguese, Creole, French, Arabic, or Hebrew.
- Accuracy & Focus: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high caseloads and managing multiple clients and trustee relations.
- Remote Availability / Setup: High-speed internet connection (with preferred backup internet available), and a noise-free, confidential remote work environment.

Working Hours

- Full-time, Monday through Friday 9am through 6pm – with 1 hour lunch break (aligning with U.S. business hours).

Pay: $2,100-2,300 USD

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