Virtual Bankruptcy Paralegal

Summary

Join Equivity as a virtual paralegal to assist attorneys with Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. You will draft and file bankruptcy documents, assist with hearings, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and maintain accurate case files using platforms like BestCase and Clio. This fully remote position requires a minimum of 3 years of recent bankruptcy paralegal experience across Chapters 7, 13, and 11, a Bachelor’s degree, and excellent communication and organizational skills. You will work independently but be part of a collaborative national team. Equivity offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, performance bonuses, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of recent bankruptcy paralegal experience across Chapters 7, 13, and 11
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal case management software such as Clio
• Experience with bankruptcy software such as BestCase
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and managing multiple cases simultaneously
• Quiet, professional home office setup suitable for client and team calls
• Availability to respond to client requests within one hour, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
• Ability to work 20–40 hours per week on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Draft and file Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements, and related documents
• Assist with hearings and 341 Meetings of Creditors, including preparation and coordination
• Communicate with clients, trustees, courts, and creditors to collect documentation and manage case progress
• Use platforms like BestCase and Clio to maintain accurate and up-to-date case files
• Respond promptly and professionally to client communications during business hours (9 AM – 6 PM)
• Help attorneys stay ahead of deadlines and ensure smooth case flow from start to finish

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ch 11, Subchapter 5
• Experience in an additional area of law (e.g., litigation, probate, or family law)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid sick time
• Employee discounts
• EAP
• Expense reimbursements
• Flexible scheduling with the freedom of remote work
• Quarterly incentives based on performance and client satisfaction
• Work with a team of experienced professionals and develop long-term relationships with a variety of clients