Bankruptcy Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Hearing Maintenance: Participating in hearings and/or coordinating local appearance counsel attendance ahead of the hearing with clear directives regarding the expected outcome.

• Delivering prompt hearing results both internally and to clients when requested.

• Portfolio Management: Reviewing and signing all pleadings promptly prior to submission to clients and/or the court to ensure adherence to all internal and external regulations.

• Monitoring ECFs and dockets in real-time and escalating any actionable docket events.

• Verifying that both internal and external systems (if applicable) are completed accurately and on time with information specific to the referral and case.

• Ensuring that staff have accessible templates that comply with local and federal procedural rules, as well as any district or judge-specific regulations.

• Promptly escalating, managing, and mitigating any identified risks associated with files in which the firm or a current client has an interest.

• Providing Loan Level Support to Firm Staff and Clients: Addressing inquiries and communicating generally in a timely manner with both firm staff and clients.

• Communication should encompass detailed guidance regarding necessary actions and present a thorough legal analysis of the current situation.

• Offering guidance to firm staff on the preparation of pleadings and/or supplying templates to aid in the process.

• Collaborating with leadership to pinpoint areas where processes can be enhanced.

• Research: Staying informed on relevant case law affecting your assigned jurisdictions as well as developments related to bankruptcy code or changes in case law.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active bar admission for the state where you were hired, holding a status of good standing.

• Admission or the capability to gain admission to all bankruptcy courts within the state where you have an active bar membership.

• Experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings within the jurisdiction where you were hired, or a willingness to acquire bankruptcy knowledge.

• Ability to collaborate with others in a friendly and team-oriented manner.

• Exceptional organizational abilities along with the capacity to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to ongoing changes.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO starting from day one (which increases with tenure).

• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave.

• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year.

• Comprehensive healthcare insurance options, including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more.

• Company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities.

• Flexible work schedules available, including in-office, hybrid, and remote working options.