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

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

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