Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

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