Job Description

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

The Paralegal supports the bankruptcy and litigation attorneys with legal support. This position maintains the case files, monitors project assistants and law clerks, assists attorneys in trials, and reviews document productions. The Paralegal works under general supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Draft shell/non-substantive notices, motions, affidavits, orders, briefs and other court filings based on past precedent
• Prepare bankruptcy petitions
• Research, gather and summarize cases utilizing Firm research databases and verify citations including Shepardizing
• Monitor dockets for relevant pleadings and conducting docket searches-pull and organize docket filings
• Prepare fee applications for monthly filings
• Assist attorneys with trial preparations, including organizing exhibits and preparing hearing binders
• File documents with the court
• File proofs of claim on behalf of the Firm in bankruptcy cases
• Maintain case/correspondence files and service lists

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
• At least two (2) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.