Paralegal - Business Restructuring and Insolvency

Job Description

Bernstein Shur, a New England‑based law firm that advises clients across the U.S. and around the world, is seeking a Business Restructuring and Insolvency Paralegal to work in its Portland, Maine office.

The Business Restructuring and Insolvency Paralegal works effectively and collaboratively to provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group.

• BA/BS required.
• Paralegal certificate a plus.
• eDiscovery experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Federal Court procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with chapter 11 process and basic bankruptcy documents.
• Prior working experience in the bankruptcy group of a law firm representing debtors and/or creditors in chapter 11 and chapter 7 cases a plus.
• Experience with e‑filing within the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S. District Courts.
• Proficient in blue booking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

• Hybrid schedule
• Office setting
• Computer based work
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
• Sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reliable attendance in the office

• Manage assigned cases and their related tasks and projects.
• Perform full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through case closure.
• Monitor court docket sheets for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
• Handle e‑filing within the Federal Courts, specifically with both the U.S. Bankruptcy and the U.S. District Courts.
• Responsible for service, including coordination of service of documents upon required notice parties for Local and Federal Rules.
• Prepare drafts of notices, motions, fee applications and proofs of claims.
• Bluebook and cite check briefs.
• Prepare deposition notices, organizing, maintaining, and preparing deposition materials, exhibits and summaries.
• Prepare Excel charts, spreadsheets, and other summaries of various types of information.
• Assemble, review, and analyze documents.
• Manage information obtained during discovery; organize and maintain files in Document Management System.

• Hybrid work environment (at least three days in the office Wednesday anchor day)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Financial wellness program
• 401K employer match and profit sharing
• 23 days PTO starting on day 1
• 11 paid holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Free parking

Our 100+ award‑winning attorneys and professionals are driven, dominant, and deliver results. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, strive to achieve the highest level of professional excellence, and thrive in an atmosphere that’s collaborative, authentic, and respectful. We have exceptionally high standards for everything we do, and we’re looking for high‑energy candidates who want to make a big impact.

We work together to continually raise the bar and put our clients’ interests first. In 2023, Bernstein Shur was named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for the twelfth time, reflecting our values and firm‑wide commitment to create a culture that believes in diversity, flexibility, and family‑friendly policies. Simply put, we desire to do great work—and have great lives.

Bernstein Shur is an equal opportunity employer.