Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Job Type: Full-time – Onsite
Job description:
This is an excellent career opportunity to be part of a firm that provides the highest quality and superior representation.
The Bankruptcy Paralegal is responsible for supporting our bankruptcy attorney in all related matters for the firm. They will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to prepare correspondence and file bankruptcy petitions in the Southern, Nothern, and Middle Districts of Florida Bankruptcy Court on behalf of our debtor clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor Bankruptcy timelines
- Answer client calls & follow-up with clients to collect and scan documents for petition preparation
- Communicate with Trustee
- Follow up with client regarding MMM responsibilities
- Prepare reports and provide updates to supervising attorney
- Complete Schedules
- Complete amendments to schedules/forms
- Draft plans & Draft amendments to plans
- Draft MMM motions
- Draft orders
- Assist with the submission of file on DMM.
- Draft and file Motions, Notices, etc.
- Prepare documentation and 341 Sheet for electronic access
- Participate in mediator selection
- Address Trustee deficiencies prior, during, and after Confirmation period
- Research liens, creditors, properties, hidden assets, etc. belonging to client’s
- Confirm TBE and other joint ownership issues related to exemptions
- Organize documents
- Process Mail
- Oversee Certificates of Service that are emergency matters
- Bankruptcy Accounting
- Handle all bankruptcy accounting (filing fees, credit report fees, DMM fees)
- Review Trustee Ledgers
- Assist accounting and office administrator with financial recording
- Mail out Mediator payments when applicable
- Organize and handle any and all Trustee funds
- Request checks from Trust as necessary
Schedule & Calendar All Bankruptcy Events:
- Complete, organize, and review calendars
- Calendar any necessary responses, deadlines, hearings
Experience & Job requirements:
- Previous experience in Florida Bankruptcy
- Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.
GENERAL COMPETENCY FACTORS:
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
- Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
