What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy position at Parker McCay PA?
Description
Work within the firm's Creditors' Rights Department under the general supervision of the department attorneys. The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 years of experience in New Jersey and Pennsylvania bankruptcy matters with particular emphasis on preparing documents and e-filing documents with the Court.
Parker McCay provides competitive salaries and benefits to all staff including 100% paid single health insurance plus a portion of dependent costs, 401(k) match and profit sharing.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to the below:
- Monitor BKFS and Tempo for referrals and updating daily tasks due
- Communicate with clients through BKFS, Tempo, email and phone
- Opening bankruptcy referrals in Perfect Practice
- Maintain court calendar and ensure that client and court deadlines are met
- Drafting and filing Proof of Claims and Amended Proof of Claims in both NJ/PA
- Drafting and filing Objection to Confirmation in both NJ/PA
- Drafting and filing Motions for Relief from Stay in both NJ/PA
- Resolving Motions for Relief from Stay and drafting Stipulations
- Drafting and filing Notice of Appearance, Notice of Payment Change, Post-petition Fee Notices, Transfer of Claim, Response to Notice of Final Cure in both NJ/PA
- Notify client of any Objection to Claims, Debtor’s Motion to Sell, Reinstate Case, Reinstate Stay, etc.
- Must be team player willing to assist throughout the department
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements include, but are not limited to the below:
- Prior experience preparing documents and e-filing documents with the Court regarding New Jersey and Pennsylvania bankruptcy matters.
- Reviewing client payment histories
- Proficient in Microsoft Office skills, including MS Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of BKFS and Tempo
- Excellent communication and written skills, interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet client and court deadlines
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree
- Preferred: Law firm experience