Paralegal Specialist United States Trustee Program

The Paralegal Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and legal support services in a region or field office.
The typical duties of a Paralegal Specialist include:
Perform a variety of paralegal support assignments relating to bankruptcy cases filed under title 11, U.S.C. Assignments require significant specialized knowledge in bankruptcy law;Provide legal assistance and technical work requiring specialized knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices in connection with Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases;Perform work involving the form, content, and processing of legal documents and the procedures in storing and retrieving case information;Provide trial and deposition support, including the organizing and creation of exhibits;Perform detailed legal research, including legislative history;Conduct factual research related to public corporations and corporate grievances. Verify citations and legal references. Format, edit, and proofread documents;Review bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and statements to identify fraud or abuse;Draft pleadings in cases that follow established precedents and participate in case review meetings;Monitor the progress of pending cases and initiate action to ensure that legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared;Draft simple motions and complaints objecting to discharge;Perform administrative duties supporting attorneys and auditors by maintaining and organizing multiple case-management systems;Perform administrative duties as needed for the field office or Region.Periodic travel is required depending on work assignments and training.

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