Paralegal - Creditors' Rights and Litigation

Ray Quinney & Nebeker of Salt Lake City, UT is looking to hire an experienced Paralegal to assist our attorneys with a variety of work including but not limited to litigation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and foreclosure work.

This Paralegal position is full-time, in-office, and is eligible for excellent benefits including a rich medical insurance plan, dental insurance, a generous 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, generous paid time off (PTO), and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER

Founded in 1940 and located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Ray Quinney & Nebeker is one of the largest and most reputable law firms in Utah and offers clients an experienced, innovative, and diverse team of legal professionals whose objective is to make a meaningful contribution to our clients' success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Federal and State Court searches
• Format and file pleadings and other documents in federal and state courts, including the bankruptcy court
• Prepare and file proofs of claim in bankruptcy cases
• Prepare real and personal property foreclosure notices and generally assist the assigning attorney with all aspects of the foreclosure process.
• Perform UCC searches and file UCC financing statements
• Perform nationwide business entity research for states of domestication and principal information
• Communicate with clients, staff, outside counsel, court administrators and judges

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General litigation skills
• Basic familiarity with bankruptcy forms, practice and rules, particularly preparation of Proof of Claim forms and fee applications and filing of same
• Familiarity with the real and personal property foreclosure process in Utah
• Familiarity with performing litigation and lien searches in Utah and other states
• Familiarity with business entity research for jurisdiction, principal information and UCC filings, and familiarity with filing of UCC financing statements
• Familiarity with researching County recorder, assessor and treasurer records for real property records, abstracts, property tax information and property valuations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in State and Federal electronic court filings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to keep and maintain confidential information regarding clients and firm issues
• Aptitude to learn and quickly grasp firm specific software

Qualifications

• 5+ years' working experience as a paralegal
• Bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

READY TO JOIN OUR LAW FIRM'S PARALEGAL TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable. That is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you are a good fit for the open Paralegal position with our law firm, please fill out our initial application.

Location: 84111