What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee David Rawlings?
Job Overview
David Rawlings, Chapter 13 Trustee, is accepting applications from qualified individuals for employment as a staff attorney in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The staff attorney assists the Trustee in complying with all provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Chapter 13 Trustee in Federal Bankruptcy Court, including litigation
- Conduct 341 meetings of creditors on behalf of the Trustee
- Review various debtor and creditor pleadings for possible trustee objections and/or responses
- Perform legal research and draft legal pleadings
Skills
- Active Mississippi law license and in good standing with the MS Bar
- Licensed to practice in the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
- The ability to travel to various bankruptcy courts in southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, Natchez, Gulfport, Jackson)
- Ability to handle a large caseload with time-sensitive deadlines
- Proficiency in basic math functions
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Bankruptcy experience is helpful, but all qualified attorney applicants will be considered (training can be provided)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000
