Bankruptcy Clerk

About the job Bankruptcy Clerk

The primary purpose of this position is to research consumer bankruptcy cases filed

in the Eastern District of Texas (Beaumont & Lufkin Divisions) and review

bankruptcy schedules & statements for outstanding taxes. The clerk will input data

and update coding into BankTool and Tax Tool. The clerk will prepare and e-file

Notices of Appearance and Proofs of Claims as needed. The clerk will also monitor

checks from all bankruptcy cases and prepare a memo of instructions for clients on

how to post payments. If a bankruptcy case becomes delinquent in plan payments, the

clerk will prepare a letter of Plan Default. This will require the ability to read and

understand bankruptcy plans, and orders, and calculate interest amounts to determine

whether there is a default. Defaults in business cases will be coordinated with

the business Bankruptcy Team. If the default isn't cured timely, then the Clerk will

prepare a Notice of Plan Default to be filed with the Court

Bankruptcy Payments: Monitor payments received from all bankruptcy

cases. Review the check, BankTool, bankruptcy plans, and confirmation

orders to determine how the payment should be applied. Draft memos of

instructions to clients on how to post the payments. Coordinate with the

Business Bankruptcy Team (Business Paralegal, BK Manager, Attorneys).

2. Plan Defaults: Monitor Chapter 11 Post-Confirmation cases for plan defaults

by reviewing BankTool, bankruptcy plans, and confirmation orders. Confirm

defaults by coordinating with the Business Bankruptcy Team.

3. Plan Defaults: Research payment applications by clients and compare to

required plan payments. Create spreadsheets to manage payment schedules

and defaults.

4. Plan Defaults: Draft letters of Plan Default to defaulted debtors. Set calendar

ticklers to follow up on deadlines to cure defaults.

5. Plan Defaults: Draft Notice of Plan Default pleadings on cases that have

failed to cure defaults.

6. Plan Defaults: Uncode cases in BankTool and TaxTool on accounts that are

in Final Default. Communicate with appropriate firm staff that collections

may proceed.

7. Research: Research all consumer bankruptcy cases filed in Eastern District

of Texas (Beaumont & Lufkin Divisions) for outstanding taxes owed to

clients. This includes review of schedules, statements, and all amendments

thereto. This may include research through CM/ECF or PACER.

8. Research: Communicate and follow up with various staff from other firm

offices and tax client contacts for tax information, following up on non-

responses.

9. Research: Input new case data into BankTool.

10. Research: Draft Notices of Appearance and Proofs of Claim. Amend prior

Notices of Appearances and Proofs of Claim as needed.