Job Description
Job Description Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Salary & Benefits: $85,000 - $110,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
LHH is partnering with a well-established and highly regarded bankruptcy law firm seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with a strong focus on Chapter 11 matters to join their team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role supports creditor-side bankruptcy litigation, with an emphasis on complex Chapter 11 cases.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with the preparation, drafting, and filing of federal and appellate court documents related to Chapter 11 proceedings
- Support all aspects of creditor-side Chapter 11 bankruptcy litigation, including case administration and litigation support
- Draft, file, and serve discovery and bankruptcy-related pleadings
- Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and related court appearances
- Perform e-filing in federal bankruptcy court and related jurisdictions
- Organize, manage, and maintain high-volume Chapter 11 case files in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- 2+ years of litigation experience, including federal and appellate court filings
- 2+ years of bankruptcy experience with a primary focus on Chapter 11 cases
- Strong technical proficiency and experience with legal and bankruptcy-specific software
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and handle a substantial caseload
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Isaiah Dunn
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.