The Paralegal – Bankruptcy is responsible for reviewing all and any incoming bankruptcy-related notices, determining steps to be taken in the bankruptcy process, monitoring the bankruptcy as it progresses to completion. To perform these tasks, the Paralegal utilizes a variety of applications and tools, both company-provided and external, as well as applies knowledge gained from experience and interactions with peers and management.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Bankruptcy Intake 40%

• Review and upload new bankruptcy filings (received via email/mail/notifications from customer/attorney)
• Add new bankruptcy filings to internal systems
• Determine next steps (ie filing Proof of Claim, requesting Motion for Relief, preparing Reaffirmation Agreement)
• Communicate new bankruptcy filings to internal departments, outside counsel, collection agencies, as appropriate
• Contact bankruptcy attorneys to request bankruptcy case information if not available online

Case Management 40%

• Prepare and file Proofs of Claim
• Prepare and file Reaffirmation Agreements
• Retain outside counsel to file Motions for Relief from Stay/Adequate Protection when necessary
• Attend 341 creditor meetings as necessary
• Monitor bankruptcy progress through dismissal, discharge, closure
• Monitor bankruptcy inbox and respond to requests as necessary
• Receive and respond to calls/requests from internal departments regarding bankruptcy, customers in bankruptcy, bankruptcy attorneys, bankruptcy trustees or courts
• Review/upload additional filings on bankruptcy matters as the case progresses
• Communicate any appropriate decision-making information to manager regarding settlements/offers
• Update all internal systems with information concerning the bankruptcy as it progresses

Data Entry Quality 10%

• Maintain a high and consistent degree of accuracy and completeness in entering all new bankruptcy filings and any subsequent filings

Customer Service and Cooperation 10%

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers in other Departments to ensure transactions are handled in an efficient and timely manner, as well as that the contents are clear and complete
• Suggest to Manager ideas for inter- and intra-Departmental process improvements

Education and Training Guidelines

• Paralegal Certificate required or 4+ consecutive years experience in bankruptcy-related position 
• Bankruptcy experience required
• PACER knowledge required

Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivation with strong sense of initiative and accountability as well as attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks during constantly fluctuating workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards
• Proficient in PACER, MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word, Adobe, Internet-based solutions, and information sources 

Competencies

1. Daily positive attitude
2. Focus and discipline
3. Good Time Management
4. Attention to detail
5. Organizational skills
6. Initiative
7. Technical capacity
8. Written and oral communication proficiency
9. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively