A bankruptcy legal assistant works for an attorney or a law firm that represents debtors or creditors during bankruptcy cases. Your duties in this career depend on the needs and expectations of your employer. Your job responsibilities may include having an initial meeting with a new client to walk them through the process and prepare them for their consultation with the attorney. As a legal assistant, you may also be responsible for filing the necessary paperwork for the case and researching the relevant credit history or any other information that could impact the chances of success.