JOB SUMMARY:

Participate as a team member and assist partners and associates with bankruptcy matters. Attain and maintain an intermediate knowledge of rules and regulations pertinent to practice area. Availability for overtime and travel are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist attorneys throughout all phases of complex chapter 11 cases, including adversary cases and appeals.

2. Ability to handle all facets of restructuring matters including client contact and attorney support.

3. Assist with the preparation and filing of petitions, resolutions, first day pleadings, hearing agendas, and other bankruptcy documents.

4. Prepare hearing binders/e-binders and other supporting materials for court, and assist with all aspects of hearing preparation.

5. Prepare fee monthly fee statements and fee applications.

6. Prepare electronic filings and complete forms for filing with bankruptcy courts, especially in New York and Delaware.

7. Assist in analyzing due diligence materials regarding all aspects of a company's business operations.

8. Provide ongoing assistance drafting documents in conjunction with bankruptcy filings.

9. Interact with clients and outside entities, such as government agencies, corporations and other law firms to gather information or data.

10. Perform online research using technology tools such as PACER, Lexis and Westlaw and other applications. Create and utilize procedures for the organization, coordination and retrieval

of documents.

11. Assemble and post forms and research materials to internal and external client and practice group websites.

12. Field basic inquiries for clients about bankruptcy issues.

13. Comply with department and firm administrative procedures and policies.

14. Assist with department and practice group projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Paralegal Manager.

15. Responsible for billing a minimum of 1600 hours of client-related projects and other credited work.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

· Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information. Understands ethics of position including ethical rules in regards to confidentiality, billing and client representation and advocacy.

· Collaborate effectively and professionally with clients and all levels of personnel, including attorneys, coworkers and administrators. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to attorneys and staff. Able to manage and lead a team.

· Must be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context. Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.

· Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate to resources available.

· Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to

whom to escalate issues.

· Possesses excellent writing and proofreading skills.

· Own professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills. Take ownership of deliverables and is accountable.

· Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment.

· Able to travel nationally and internationally on short notice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in a similar law firm or in-house position. The candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the bankruptcy processes , procedures, rules and regulations. The role will involve extensive and frequent contact with partners and associates at the firm and requires superior interpersonal and communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for

the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Firm management reserves the right to amend and change

responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.