Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
AR Chapter 13 Trustee Seeking Bankruptcy Case Coordinator/Legal Administrator: Role is full-time in-office employment with excellent benefits. Bankruptcy experience is preferred. The case coordinator maintains court calendars and ensures that incoming pleadings documents are referred to the proper staff member; researches and confirms Chapter 13 plans, both original and modified; reviews all additional applications for compensation filed by the debtor attorneys and either files orders of compensation for approval of fees or files objections to the applications for additional compensation for fee denials; researches, drafts and files adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys; assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings; dockets 341a results following 341a meetings; enters orders of dismissal as necessary when a debtor misses multiple 341a meetings; reviews delinquent cases and files appropriate pleadings; enters orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies; reviews all court dockets after court hearings and completes all settlement orders per the court docket agreements. The case coordinator forwards all incoming order emails to the appropriate staff attorney and forwards approved orders to the Judge’s chambers or the appropriate debtor/creditor attorney as directed by staff attorneys. This position provides essential clerical and administrative support for the trustee and staff attorneys. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Zoom required. Must be highly organized and professional.
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support
Maintain court calendars
Ensure that incoming pleading documents are referred to the proper staff member
Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs
Research, draft and file adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions, and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys
Research and confirm Chapter 13 plans
Assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings
Dockets 341a results following 341a meetings
Review delinquent cases and file appropriate pleadings; enter orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies
Review all court dockets after court hearings and complete all settlement orders per the court docket agreements
Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
Maintain and update documentation
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Legal Administrator in bankruptcy or similar role is preferred
Certification or diploma as a Paralegal is preferred
Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with document management experience
Excellent research skills
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and case management software
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure