Bankruptcy Clerk I

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bankruptcy Clerk I to join our team at Community Trust Bank. As a key member of our bankruptcy unit, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our bankruptcy team, ensuring the smooth processing of bankruptcy claims and petitions.

• Update reports, spreadsheets, and distribution of reports to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Answer telephones, screen and route calls to the appropriate person, sort and route mail, internal email, external email, faxes, duplicating and scanning documents using copying equipment.
• Update online bank system, collection system, reviewing collection system remarks, work queues, and notification to various departments of bankruptcy filings.
• Input and preparation of chapter 7 bankruptcy claims, reaffirmation agreements, and supplemental forms, corresponding with attorneys who represent bankruptcy debtors.
• Processing chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions, termination of automatic stay, discharges, dismissals, and further documentation to secure the position of the bank and its claims relative to the bankruptcy.
• Processing attorney invoices for payment.
• Redaction of sensitive and personal customer information on bank documentation prior to filing in court system.
• Compliance with CFPB guidelines, various state consumer protection laws, local bankruptcy rules, and US Bankruptcy Court rules.
• Monitor and manage court deadlines associated with caseload.
• Work with in-house attorney regarding closure of bankrupt party's negative balance checking accounts.
• Communicate and approve correspondence that is sent by various departments in the bank to bankrupt parties. Quote payoffs on bankruptcy accounts to customers and internal bank employees.
• Complete additional assignments in Regulatory University and external on-line training systems as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure all actions performed are in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

• Position normally requires about one year of education beyond high school consisting of specialized courses in such subjects as accounting, business administration, or banking as represented by a standard A.I.B. certificate.
• Over 12 months of experience.
• Excellent PC skills, with demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of loan and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn bank system and collection system.
• Knowledge of servicing procedures associated with loans sold on secondary market.
• Working knowledge of Internet.
• Notary public.
• Ability to complete duties with minimal supervision and within required time frames.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to lift and carry various files.