Christian Hansen Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, United States

New York, New York

• Manage legal operations, administration and direct client support for Partners/Associates of the bankruptcy and business litigation groups of a mid-size law firm.
• Draft, execute and maintain retention agreements, payment schedules and legal contracts, ensuring templates and files are meticulously maintained in the database
• Efficiently manage client bankruptcy cases on behalf of Associates and Partners that led to saving clients a significant amount in fees; maintain calendars and statutory deadlines for each case
• Oversee relationships and the performance of file storage, shredding, shipping and postage vendors
• Analyze billable hours from Attorneys and outside partners to maintain case compliance; reconcile hours, properly allocate resources and submit files for Partner approval
• Partnered with IT, Operations and Administrative departments during the acquisition of DiConza Traurig Kadish LLP to streamline the integration of databases, billing structure and operations processes

New York, New York, United States

• Demonstrated superior ability to provide legal support to 5 Partners/Associates and Administrative staff during the management and execution of bankruptcy cases.
• Drafted motions, applications and various other legal pleadings as well as conducted analysis of filings and discovery documents
• Maintained case related documents including contracts, retainer agreements and payment schedules
• Built relationships with clients by providing regular updates regarding financial documents and bankruptcy filing status
• Attended court hearings as well as participated in creditor meetings and depositions on behalf of clients