Full TimeOn SiteHouston, Texas
Position Summary: The Houston office of Bradley has an opening for a Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Paralegal to assist attorneys in a broad range of areas including bankruptcy, loan workouts and restructurings, commercial litigation, real estate and transactional/closing matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Must be well versed in bankruptcy, federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing.
- Assist attorneys to research and follow local court rules.
- Manage hard copy and electronic case documents.
- Draft, issue and manage discovery, including organizing, bates stamping and maintaining voluminous document productions.
- Assist attorneys with motions, hearings and depositions.
- Cite-check, blue book and Sherardize briefs and legal memoranda.
- Draft routine court filings with minimal attorney supervision, including motions for relief, bankruptcy proofs of claim, subpoenas, summonses, writs of garnishment, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice admissions.
- Draft forbearance agreements and other basic loan documents using pre-approved templates.
- Review and summarize loan documents.
- Assist attorneys with closing transactions.
- Order and review public records searches, including title work, UCC and lien searches, and corporate filings.
- Assist attorneys with foreclosures, including preparing notices and publications.
- Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring hearings, court and discovery deadlines.
- Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred
- 5+ years minimum paralegal experience within a law firm
- Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
- Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
- Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
- Willingness to work overtime if needed
Why Join Bradley? We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
- Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
- Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.
- Voted a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle
