Job Description
Urgently Hiring
*General Description: *
The Bankruptcy Attorney is responsible for handling all bankruptcy matters for the firm.
*Primary Duties and Responsibilities: *
You are responsible for working your files and driving your case load for superior service & client results. This includes, but is not limited to:
· Meet with existing clients
· File bankruptcies primarily under chapter 7 and 13 in Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Florida
· File bankruptcies under any other relevant chapter
· Collaborate with Attorneys and support staff regarding procedures utilized in the firm’s bankruptcy practice, including steps in the process, documents, local filing requirements, and judicial tendencies
· Review all bankruptcy filings such as proofs of claim, schedules, petitions, notices of mortgage payment change, and notices of fees and costs
· Draft pleadings, motions, notices, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters
· Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and mediations
· Keep clients apprised of status and developments in their cases with appropriate communication via e-mail, telephone, and/or client systems
· Promptly review and respond to communications received via phone, e-mail, client systems, from clients, staff, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, etc.
· Escalate matters when necessary
· Perform other duties as assigned
*General Office Requirements: *
o Start of office day: *At a minimum*, you are to be in the office, at the latest, by 9am (or immediately after, if you are covering an early morning hearing)
o End of office day: *At a minimum*, you should in the office until 6pm
· Preparation for weekly meeting with supervising Attorney
· Communicate concisely with client at key stages to ensure effective case management and information to the client
· Abide by firm policy, specifically, but not limited to attendance, PTO, and dress code provisions.
· Conduct oneself as a team player
· Consistently be highly organized
· Consistently be proactive & results oriented
· Timely complete all required administrative tasks including but not limited to:
· Time Billing
· Fully & effectively utilizing the firm’s case management system, in the processing of all your files, including but not limited to placement of all file notes and working tasks in the system
· Utilize all of the firm’s productivity dashboards and reporting to monitor case status & drive workflow
· Demonstrate the highest level of commitment to customer service
· Return clients’ emails and calls in a timely manner
· Must protect the client’s interests when filing for bankruptcy, ensuring the client is fully aware of risks of filing under a specific chapter
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Florida State Bar License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Early shift,