Bankruptcy Paralegal

A Broward County Law Firm is hiring a Bankruptcy Paralegal. This is an excellent career opportunity to be part of a firm that provides the highest quality and superior representation. PURPOSE: The Bankruptcy Paralegal is responsible for supporting our bankruptcy attorney in all related matters for the firm. They will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to prepare correspondence and file bankruptcy petitions in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court on behalf of our debtor clients.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Monitor Bankruptcy timelines

· Answer client calls & follow-up with clients to collect and scan documents for petition preparation

· Communicate with Trustee

· Follow up with client regarding MMM responsibilities

· Prepare reports and provide updates to supervising attorney

· Complete Schedules

· Complete amendments to schedules/forms

· Draft plans & Draft amendments to plans

· Draft MMM motions

· Draft orders

· Assist with the submission of file on DMM.

· Draft and file Motions, Notices, etc.

· Prepare documentation and 341 Sheet for electronic access

· Participate in mediator selection

· Address Trustee deficiencies prior, during, and after Confirmation period

· Research liens, creditors, properties, hidden assets, etc. belonging to client’s

· Confirm TBE and other joint ownership issues related to exemptions

· Organize documents

· Process Mail

· Oversee Certificates of Service that are emergency matters