Vacancy Announcement
Position: Paralegal (Bankruptcy)
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Position
Salary: Court Personnel System CL 26/27
Starting Salary $67,297 to $73,939 based on qualifications and experience. (with promotion potential to $96,147)
Opening Date: August 15, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
The United States Bankruptcy Administrator in Mobile, Alabama is seeking qualified applicants for a challenging, interesting, and rewarding position as a Paralegal in the Bankruptcy Administrator’s Office.
Job Summary: The Bankruptcy Paralegal will work with and provide support to the Bankruptcy Administrator, Bankruptcy Attorney, and Bankruptcy Trustees. The Bankruptcy Paralegal will review pleadings, operating reports, trustee case filings, banking reports, applications for compensation, and other documents associated with Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. The Bankruptcy Paralegal will monitor statutory and other important deadlines in addition to providing legal and analytical duties which support the effective functioning of the office and the court.
Representative Duties
Review and audit Chapter 7 Trustee Final Reports and Accounts, Reports of Dividends, Applications for Compensation, Motions to Sell, Reports of Sale, Motions to Abandon Estate Assets, and other documents associated with Chapter 7 cases.
Review Monthly and Quarterly Operating Reports in Chapter 11 cases.
Communicate with debtors, attorneys, creditors, and trustees by mail, e-mail, and telephone.
Open files for new Chapter 11 cases and schedule Chapter 11 Intake Meetings.
Monitor weekly court dockets and assist Bankruptcy Administrator and Bankruptcy Attorney with hearing preparation.
Input case information into Bankruptcy Administrator Information Management System.
Perform legal research using Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw.
Monitor blanket bond coverage for Chapter 7 Trustees, and communicate with Surety Company.
Monitor collateralization of estate and Debtor-in-Possession bank accounts and communicate with banks holding estate funds on a monthly and quarterly basis. Prepare and submit quarterly collateralization reports to Chief Bankruptcy Judge.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
To qualify for the position, applicants must have a degree in paralegal studies, or at least three (3) years of similar experience in a court, legal, or financial setting. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred. Applicants should have a working knowledge of bankruptcy rules and procedures. Applicants must be able to organize information and manage time effectively, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines. Applicants should be proficient in the use of computers, and computer programs such as Microsoft Office, CM/ECF, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook. The successful candidate must be professional and able to work well with others while consistently maintaining attention to detail in all areas of responsibility. Applicants must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and have excellent oral and written communication skills and a familiarity with CALR and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees is a bonus.
Conditions of Employment: This is a sensitive position within the U.S. Judiciary. Proof of citizenship and satisfactory completion of a background and fingerprint check is required as a condition of employment. Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Administrator are considered “At Will” employees and are subject to termination by the Bankruptcy Administrator with or without cause. All new employees are subject to a six (6) month probationary period. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) for salary payment.
Benefits: A generous benefits package is available to employees, including health insurance, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, long term care insurance, flexible spending benefits, paid federal holidays, retirement and Thrift Savings Plan (401-k), and annual and sick leave.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit all of the following application materials: i) cover letter with a summary of your work history, ii) detailed resume with current salary, and iii) the Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78). Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application packages should be mailed to:
United States Bankruptcy Administrator
Attention: Human Resources
113 St. Joseph Street, Suite 520
Mobile, AL 36602
Or e-mailed to Rhonda_Case@alsba.uscourts.gov
E-mailed documents must be in Word or PDF format. Zip files and faxes will not be accepted.