Paralegal; Bankruptcy and Restructuring

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Haynes and Boone has been doing business in Houston for more than 30 years — consistently providing value to our clients in the local community, the U.S., and internationally.

Our lawyers help major corporate clients grow and thrive in this energetic city, which has major connections to Latin America, Europe and Asia. Our Houston office focuses on energy, private equity, technology, real estate, intellectual property, environmental, business litigation, appeals, bankruptcy and restructuring, labor and employment, employee benefits and executive compensation, finance, tax, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and public and international law.

We believe our people are the driving force behind our success in Houston. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

• Methodical approach to handling substantial workload — ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Provide support to attorney through all phases of bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Professional verbal and written communication with clients, lawyers, and other colleagues.
• Research and analysis of complex legal documents.
• Conduct thorough case assessments, including reviewing financial records, assets, debts, and other relevant documentation.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and related legal documents accurately and efficiently.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy hearings by organizing and assembling pleadings binders, witness/exhibit lists, and binders.
• Assist attorneys at bankruptcy hearings, meetings, and other court proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with communication and negotiation with creditors, trustees, and other parties involved in bankruptcy cases.
• Cultivate and maintain contacts with local court personnel.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing support throughout the bankruptcy process.
• Stay updated on changes in bankruptcy laws, regulations, and legal precedents in Texas.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to deliver exceptional legal services and achieve positive outcomes for our clients.

• Assist attorneys with speeches and articles.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• Attend CLE and courses to expand knowledge of substantive law.

The Restructuring Paralegal reports directly to the Office Administrator.

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience, preferably within a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, as well as national, federal, and state-specific bankruptcy procedures.
• Extensive experience in preparing legal documents related to business bankruptcy cases.
• Experience in electronic filing cases on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s Electronic Case Filing System.
• Proficiency in digital litigation support and electronic document production applications.
• Strong knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw, and Adobe platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of federal court rules, bankruptcy procedures and discovery processes (including electronic discovery).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Restructuring Lawyers, clients and other members of the firm.
• Capability to conduct legal research and translate difficult concepts into simple terms.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with effective administrative processes and ability to manage a multitude of tasks and cases simultaneously.
• Ability to perform large volumes of work independently, meet submission deadlines with minimal supervision, and be an effective team member.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, recordkeeping, and prioritization skills.
• Adaptability to work with many different types of personalities at all levels of organization.
• Ability to thrive in a…