As a bankruptcy paralegal, you help represent people and businesses that are at risk of going bankrupt. You work under an attorney in the bankruptcy field. A paralegal often functions as a legal assistant and helps lawyers with handling confidential documentation, communicating with clients, performing interviews, and overseeing the preparation of documents for legal use like bankruptcy petitions. Further responsibilities include reviewing credit reports, researching legal information, and obtaining information from creditors, debtors, and court personnel. Duties are similar whether you work for an attorney, a credit agency, or a similar organization.