Bankruptcy Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Maintenance of hearing processes.

• Attending hearings and/or organizing local appearance counsel attendance ahead of the hearing with clear instructions regarding the expected outcome.

• Providing prompt hearing results both internally and to the client upon request.

• Management of portfolio.

• Reviewing and signing all pleadings promptly before client and/or court submission to ensure adherence to all internal and external regulations.

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

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

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

• Timely escalating, managing, and mitigating any identified risks related to files in which the firm or a current client has an interest.

• Offering Loan Level Support to Firm Staff and Clients.

• Responding to inquiries and communicating promptly with both firm staff and clients. Communication should include detailed guidance on necessary actions and provide thorough legal analysis of the situation at hand.

• Offering guidance to firm staff on the preparation of pleadings and/or providing templates to assist in the preparation.

• Collaborating with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Keeping abreast of relevant case law affecting your designated jurisdictions as well as updates related to bankruptcy code or case law changes.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active bar admission for the state of employment with a member in good standing status.

• Admission or ability to gain admission to all bankruptcy courts within the state where you hold active bar membership.

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

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

• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt to ongoing changes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave.

• Seven 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, among others.

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

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Extensive training and development opportunities.

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

• And more!