Portland bankruptcy law firm looking for a skilled paralegal. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional attendance, be able to multi-task, be well organized, be friendly and be able to function in a busy practice. You will meet with clients who are under extreme financial pressure so you must be able to present yourself in a professional manner while keeping your cool under pressure. Primary duties to include meeting with clients daily, collecting and reviewing financial documents, preparing bankruptcy petitions, and electronic filing. Position is a weekday 8:00 to 5:00 position with no overtime required.
We will train the qualified candidate, but we expect that you already have a working knowledge of acceptable work habits. What are we looking for in a candidate? You:
come to work on time.
do not consistently call out sick.
are courteous and drama-free.
have respect for those around you.
have the ability to ask questions effectively.
take responsibility for your position and your work.
have a minimum of two years office/administrative experience.
Bankruptcy petition preparation experience preferred. Please provide resume and a detailed cover letter outlining how you qualify for this position, as well as your requested salary. Due to volume, admissions without a cover letter and salary request cannot be considered.