Attorney - Bankruptcy (PA)

Overview

This role is for a Bankruptcy Attorney located in Pennsylvania. The position is remote, with a requirement to attend some in-person hearings.

Responsibilities

• Hearing Maintenance

  • Attend hearings and/or prepare local appearance counsel attendance prior to the hearing with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome.
  • Provide timely hearing results both internally and to the client if requested.

• Portfolio Management

  • Review and sign all pleadings in a timely manner prior to client and/or court submission to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules.
  • Monitor ECFs and dockets in real time and escalate any actionable docket events.
  • Confirm internal and external systems (if applicable) are completed timely and appropriately with information specific to the referral and case.
  • Ensure staff have workable templates that comply with local and federal rules of procedure, as well as any district or judge specific rules.
  • Timely escalate, manage, and mitigate any matters of risk identified on a file in which the firm or a current client has an interest.

• Provide Loan Level Support to Firm Staff and Clients

  • Answer questions and communicate timely with both firm staff and clients; provide detailed guidance on actions that need to be taken and include a robust legal analysis.
  • Provide guidance to firm staff regarding preparation of pleadings and/or provide templates to assist in preparation.
  • Coordinate with leadership to identify areas where processes can be improved.

• Research

  • Stay current on relevant case law impacting assigned jurisdictions and developments pertaining to bankruptcy code or case law changes.

Requirements

• Active bar admission for Pennsylvania with a member in good standing status.
• Admission or ability to get admitted to all bankruptcy courts within the state where you have an active bar membership.
• Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in the jurisdiction where you were hired, or a willingness to obtain bankruptcy knowledge.
• Ability to work with others in a congenial, team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to continual change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In compliance with the employer’s technology requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer.
• Possible travel for in-person court hearings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 paid company holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities

Note

This job description does not limit the employee(s) to only the duties described. Employees must follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by authorized personnel. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document is a minimum-skills description and does not create an employment contract; employment remains at-will.