Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional to join its team. The role is full-time and remote, with a collaborative and professional work environment.

This position is for candidates with 2+ years of experience in a BANKRUPTCY-CREDITOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and electronically file Proof of Claims
• Analyze case status, docket and claims register activity, and account data/history
• Process files in an expeditious manner
• Provide timely notifications and documentation to clients
• Retrieve and perform related processing of incoming data and/or documentation
• Submit and perform related processing of outgoing data and/or documentation
• Serve as a liaison between firm/attorneys, clients, intra-office personnel, and/or 3rd parties
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with company policies and client directives to achieve overall organizational goals

Requirements

• 2+ years Bankruptcy – Creditor Rights Law Firm experience
• Experience preparing and e-filing Proof of Claims
• Proficiency analyzing case status, docket and claims register activity, and account data/history
• Polished, professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven record of dependability and ability to work independently and with a team
• Must reside in one of the following eligible states: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the following month of hire. Insurance includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary vision
• Critical illness

At the 90-day introductory period, the organization also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.

Paid time off and holidays include:

• Paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance
• PTO package of 12 days per year
• PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy
• PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment

Retirement plan eligibility:

• After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Pre-Employment Statement

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Criminal background check
• Conflict of interest check
• Employment and education verification (as applicable)
• Pre-employment drug screening

Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.