Information Management Services Paraprofessional

Job Information

Department: Information Management Services                                      

Location(s): Dallas

Job Title:  Paraprofessional 

Status: Full-time

Reference Code: IMSParaprofessional2012

Job Description

All IMS consultants at all levels have excellent technical, analytical, data management, project management, writing, presentation, negotiation and communication skills. Applicants should have a strong technical skill set and be qualified and interested to deliver in one of our service areas below. Long hours during the week and on weekends due to client demands may be required.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Bankruptcy - Commensurate expert level consulting with backgrounds in the following areas
    • Accounting, finance, treasury, litigation matters and/or data analytics.  
    • Experience with a variety of key roles, including acting as Claims Agent, Plan Administrator or Trustee, or in Claims Resolution Management. 
    • Should have corresponding experience in maximizing recoveries to creditors, claims resolution and bankruptcy matters. 
    • Expertise in systems, mass data analysis, negotiations and process re-engineering are crucial.  Must be capable of managing clients and/or engagements autonomously.
    • Strategic Communication Services
  • Strategic Communications Services - Commensurate experience in the following areas
    • Working with management, HR and counsel to develop consistent messaging for key audiences
    • Preparing executives for meetings where restructuring or chapter 11 will be discussed, including preparing scripts, talking points and answers to frequently asked questions
    • Managing vendor and third party calls during crisis periods, including developing talking points and training employees who take those calls
    • Drafting press releases and screening media calls
    • Revising or explaining legal materials in plain English
    • Presenting tailored “Chapter 11 101” courses to prepare multiple company audiences for the chapter 11 process, including supplier and sales teams
    • Developing a public web site to provide information about the Highly Confidential chapter 11 case that includes answers to frequently asked questions for vendors and customers

Work Experience Requirements

Paraprofessionals in Information Management Services at AlixPartners, LLP typically have: two or more years of applicable professional and consulting experience in the following areas:

  • USPS and Fedex mailing processes, postage, labeling, etc.
  • Working with legal documents and research (e.g. - Court docket research on Bankruptcy Court websites)
  • Building a list or database of addresses (MS Excel and/or MS Access) and the ability to filter out parties with issues such as no zip codes, international destinations, etc.
  • Organizational and document handling skills such as maintaining a MS Excel or MS Access index of legal documents and physically organizing accordingly
  • Familiarity or willingness to become knowledgeable at MS Access in terms of basic table building, understanding of what a "report" and "form" function is in the software
  • Willingness or experience in a hotline or call center setting to answer basic questions about bankruptcy a litigation or a mailing exercise
  • Quickbooks familiarity would be a plus

Education Requirements

Degree not required, but a Paralegal Certification is a plus. 

Apply

To submit an application please email IMS-Recruiting@alixpartners.com and include the following:

  • First name, last name and the job reference "IMSParaprofessional2012" in the subject line of your email
  • A PDF or Word version of your resume
  • A brief cover letter addressing the following:
    • Have you previously applied to or interviewed with AlixPartners?
    • Have you worked with AlixPartners on an engagement or in any other capacity?
    • Do you know anyone at AlixPartners?
    • What is your most recent cash compensation (detailed with base, bonus, other)?
    • What are your compensation expectations?

We value your time and are committed to providing a response to your application within four weeks.

AlixPartners is an AA/EEO employer.