Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job description :

A Broward County Law Firm is hiring a Bankruptcy Paralegal. 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, Northern, and Middle Districts of Florida Bankruptcy Court on behalf of our debtor clients.

Experience & Job requirements :

• Previous experience in Florida Bankruptcy
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.

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

Bankruptcy Paralegal

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

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance