Bilingual Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

About the role

The Bilingual Bankruptcy Legal Assistant provides essential administrative support to the firm’s bankruptcy team, handling consumer and small‑business cases under Chapters 7 and 13. Working closely with the Bankruptcy Paralegal and supervising attorneys, the assistant ensures smooth case intake, document management, and deadline tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and upload new client intake packets into the Clio case management system.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files, label documents chronologically, and keep client contact information up to date.
• Assist in preparing petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, and Chapter 13 plan documents, including data entry into Best Case software.
• Track and calendar critical deadlines such as 341 meetings, plan confirmation hearings, and trustee filings.
• Monitor PACER/CM‑ECF docket for new filings, circulate updates, and support e‑filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland.
• Communicate with trustees, prepare proof of service documents, and assemble closing packages for client delivery.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and a second language.
• Understanding of basic bankruptcy procedures and court filing requirements.
• Ability to follow supervision guidelines and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Clio case management system
• PACER and CM‑ECF docket monitoring
• Best Case bankruptcy petition software
• Proficiency in document scanning, indexing, and electronic filing