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CATEGORY:Legal Support
DESCRIPTION:
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
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RESPONSILIBILITES:
- Draft and finalize correspondence and various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
- Handle the initial intake of new referrals by reviewing referral data to ensure all necessary information and documentation are included.
- Prepare supporting documentation for bankruptcy cases.
- Compile and redact exhibits for legal proceedings.
- Proofread, revise, finalize and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings.
- Monitor e-filing notifications for updates throughout the referral process and communicate updates to clients and attorneys.
- Review Chapter 13 Plans.
- Prepare draft of proposed orders.
- Communicate with and act as liaison between clients, debtor attorneys, and bankruptcy trustees to convey information/requests, obtain updated amounts due, and to negotiate settlements.
- Review federal and local bankruptcy rules and procedures on non-standard or out-of-state bankruptcy matters to ensure pleadings meet the Court’s rules/requirements.
- Review court procedures for filings in out-of-state courts; prepare Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice for review.
- Generate and manage all flat fee invoices and billing memos to provide to client and billing department.
- Regularly update bankruptcy forms to ensure compliance with court procedures and local rule changes.
- Maintain bankruptcy forms to reflect the latest court procedures and local rule changes.
SKILLS:
- 2 + years of Bankruptcy experience required
- Strong problem-solving abilities; adept at independent thinking and managing projects efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in proofreading materials for context, grammar, typographic, and spelling errors.
- Skilled in preparing various legal documents and communications.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of CaseAware software is preferred.
- 2-year Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a business-related field preferred.
For immediate consideration: please email your resume to janine.bedora@spencerreedgroup.com
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