Blackwell, Burke, Fowler & Rossow, P.C. is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the firm’s bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice. This position will also serve as an assistant to a chapter 7 panel trustee for the Southern District of Indiana. This role combines transactional and litigation support with chapter 7 trustee case administration, offering variety across debtor, creditor, and trustee-side work.
Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence, notices, discovery requests, subpoenas, routine motions, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Assist with contested bankruptcy matters and adversary proceedings, including preferences, fraudulent transfers, discharge and dischargeability claims, claim objections, stay-relief matters, and asset recovery.
- Support creditor matters involving collections, foreclosures, receiverships, replevin, loan workouts, and enforcement proceedings.
- Review loan documents, security agreements, UCC filings, mortgages, payment histories, proofs of claim, and business records.
- Organize exhibits and assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Calendar and monitor filing deadlines, response dates, objection periods, and hearings.
- File documents through CM/ECF and obtain case information through PACER and applicable state-court systems.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files.
- Support a chapter 7 panel trustee, including: review bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, tax returns, bank records, and other financial documents; assist in identifying assets, transfers, claims, exemptions, and matters requiring further investigation; prepare case files and supporting materials for meetings of creditors; follow up with debtors and counsel regarding documents, turnover obligations, tax refunds, and other estate matters; follow up with debtors and counsel regarding documents, turnover obligations, tax refunds, and other estate matters; track asset sales, settlements, claims, objection periods, hearings, and case-closing requirements; assist with trustee reports, banking records, distributions, and estate administration using TrusteSolutions and Blue Stylus.
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing across all matters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior paralegal or legal-assistant experience in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, collections, or a related field.
- Familiarity with CM/ECF, PACER, bankruptcy petitions and schedules, and federal and state court procedures.
- Working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and local bankruptcy rules.
- Proficiency with CM/ECF, PACER, Odyssey, Best Case, TrusteSolutions, Blue Stylus, and Clio.
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
- Ability to review financial records and recognize inconsistencies or missing information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and follow-up items.
- Sound judgment when handling confidential financial and personal information.
- Ability to work independently and keep the responsible attorneys informed of important developments.
- Notary public certification.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, curious, and willing to investigate an issue rather than simply process paperwork. This position requires someone who can move comfortably between detailed case administration and litigation support, understands the importance of deadlines, and takes ownership of keeping matters moving forward.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
