Bankruptcy Paralegal

About the role

• Paralegal will assist the Attorney and other team members in preparing pleadings, motions, complaints, letters, notices and orders for foreclosure litigation defense and creditor bankruptcy cases and loss mitigation.

What you'll do

• Preparation of bankruptcy motions, judgments and stipulations, objections, complaints, notices and orders
• Researches and retrieves relevant documents from various client databases
• Updates appropriate information in various client databases
• E-files documents with various courts
• Calendaring
• Sets up court hearings and meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or accredited post-secretary institution; a Bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bankruptcy or Mortgage Servicer experience preferred but not required
• Computer skills proficient with a variety of software programs including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Black Knight, Equator, LPS, Tempo, Westlaw, PACER and ECF

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Continually required to sit and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk and talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.