Bankruptcy Paralegal

About us

The Lane Law Firm, a plaintiff’s litigation firm with a growing small business bankruptcy practice. We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team.

Outcomes, not hours

We value action, innovation, and results, not maximizing billable hours. We don’t believe in hourly quotas. We are a plaintiff's firm. A plaintiff’s firm that practices bankruptcy for the benefit of small businesses and their owners, not for its billable time.

Growth, not grind.

We value a personal drive for self-improvement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We provide paralegal evaluations, feedback, and an advancement track. as well as a family-friendly and professional environment that strives to govern itself by Christian standards.

Primary Objectives:

• Assist bankruptcy attorneys in obtaining a positive resolution for clients (confirmation, discharge, settlement, etc.)
• Coordinate with the intake & client relationship team members to ensure new clients are successfully onboarded
• Prioritize and rebalance tasks to prevent last minute work or filings.
• Seek opportunities to exceed client’s expectations
• Document activity and progress in Firm’s case management system

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Draft required bankruptcy petitions, motions, notices, etc.
• Electronically file in Federal Courts (and State as needed)
• Calendar all deadlines, hearings, etc., for assigned cases
• Gather, or delegate the gathering of, required client documents
• Log hours in Firm’s case management system

Background & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, or requisite experience
• 3+ years debtor experience
• Must have a heart for helping others
• History of a "can do" attitude instead of "not my job"
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Willing & able to work in office M-F 8:30-5:30 (6-7 pm, 2-3 days/month)
• Willing & able to support multiple people (multiple “bosses”)
• Understand the fluidity of role boundaries in a small business (20 employees)
• Bilingual/Spanish helpful, not required
• Enjoys a “David versus Goliath” environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How is your previous experience relevant to this role?
• Why are you interested in this job?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bankruptcy: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person