Bankruptcy Paralegal Position

**BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL POSITION** Beaverton, Oregon law office specializing in consumer bankruptcy law is seeking an exceptional candidate for a **full\-time consumer bankruptcy paralegal position.** This **Position is on site and is NOT remote.** **Applicants MUST email the following to scott@hutchinson\-law.com:** **(1\) a Cover Letter explaining the reasons for your interest in the position,** **(2\) Resume, and** **(3\) job references.** Mr. Hutchinson represents people in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies. We believe that bankruptcy is a springboard for a better financial life and a better future for the firm's clients and their families. We are committed to assisting people and businesses to get their financial "house" in order and to live a debt\-free tomorrow. Be part of the solution and help change people's lives for the better. Work directly with the lawyer in helping get clients' cases from the initial office meeting to successful case conclusion. Hands\-on training, continuing legal education training, and staff meetings provide professional growth opportunities. As a self\-starter you will assist the managing lawyer in working with clients seeking a fresh financial start. Work with clients directly. This law firm has a busy transactional practice. Mr. Hutchinson’s practice is entirely focused on bankruptcy. A candidate must be comfortable with a high volume of document gathering, preparation, and organization. Assist with document collection, labeling, organization, and analysis. Have a desire to help and organize clients' information and documents. We are seeking a candidate who has a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. We value proactive professionals who thrive on organization, precision, and delivering outstanding service. **Must be self\-motivated, results oriented, resourceful, adaptable, resilient, high integrity, and strive to exceed expectations. Be a problem solver and have high emotional IQ.** Support the lawyer by using your effective writing and verbal communication skills. You will be able to use your problem\-solving abilities in case matters every day and be directly involved with helping clients complete tasks, meet goals, and deadlines. Keep up calendars and deadlines for yourself and the managing lawyer. You will be able to utilize your interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people. You will have the opportunity to regularly interact and communicate with clients, court staff, trustee staff, creditors, and other business professionals. This position is a full\-time salaried position. Competitive compensation range $43,000 to $80,000 will be determined based on relevant experience and skills. After a 90\-day probationary period, benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, a retirement benefit (SIMPLE IRA plan) with employer match. Parking is free. **Candidates must have or** **be able to:** \> A minimum of a paralegal certificate or higher. A bachelor's degree or other