DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center. DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. If you are a highly talented Paralegal interested in supporting our Restructuring practice group, we want to hear from you! This position can sit in our New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work opportunity. The hours for this position will be 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper’s client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel and clients on an array of substantive client matters. The majority of our paralegals are career professionals. They work independently and on teams, locally, nationally and globally. The paralegal team itself includes Case Assistants, Paralegals, Senior Paralegals and Paralegal Specialists. We offer ample opportunities for advancement and career development through formal and informal training and mentoring and provide many opportunities to give back to our communities through pro bono work. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate 1 year experience as a Paralegal Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Preferred Requirements: Experience in a large law firm or professional services organization Experience in a restructuring practice group What will your day look like? In this dynamic role, your day will involve a comprehensive array of responsibilities within the legal realm. Beginning with a detailed review and download of court dockets and bankruptcy filings, you will seamlessly transition to conducting thorough research and preparing the necessary documentation for legal UCC Financing Statements. A portion of your day will be dedicated to bluebooking and proofing legal pleadings, ensuring the highest standard of accuracy. Your organizational prowess will shine as you manage data rooms, meticulously organize matter files, and coordinate the execution and delivery of crucial documentation to various stakeholders, including counsel, lenders, and governmental agencies. The development, monitoring, and updating of closing and other checklists will be central to your role, ensuring precision in transactional processes. Attending closings with attorneys, preparing closing books, and maintaining minute books in both hard copy and electronic formats will require your attention to detail. Assembling, reviewing, and analyzing a diverse range of legal documents will be a routine part of your day, coupled with effective communication and liaison with judges’ chambers, court personnel, outside counsel, clients, and other stakeholders through telephone, mail, and email. Your responsibilities extend to performing Pacer searches and skillfully handling the electronic filing of pleadings. Drafting and filing court papers, including motions, notices, orders, affidavits, schedules, statements, fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, and agenda letters, will showcase your legal acumen. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation and organization of materials for hearings, including the compilation of binders, orders, and supplemental documents. Your meticulous organizational skills will further be evident in the seamless organization of service and timely delivery of signature copies to chambers, as well as the adept management of the department calendar. Join us in a challenging and rewarding environment where your legal expertise will play a crucial role in our success. To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website. We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success. Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. In accordance with New York City and California Pay Transparency Laws, pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York City or California, is $75,000 - $96,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site. Application Process: If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Agency applications will not be considered.