Bankruptcy Attorney

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 - $125,000.00 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)

Ability to Commute :

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person