Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job Overview

Propel Paralegal Services seeks a bankruptcy paralegal with at least five years of recent, verifiable, applicable debtor-focused, consumer bankruptcy experience.

To succeed in this role, you must be organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to multitask and prioritize in a virtual environment, and be comfortable working independently. You must also have good research and investigation skills and knowledge of legal terminology.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bankruptcy experience - 5 years minimum, recent, verifiable (Consumer/Debtor)
• Paralegal Certification/Degree preferred
• Experience with Best Case, JubileePro, and NextChapter

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing, drafting, and filing bankruptcy-related documents, including petitions and schedules, motions/objections, orders, notices, plans, Reaffirmation Agreements, Suggestions of Bankruptcy
• Gathering information from debtors, creditors, trustees, and court clerks
• Submitting documents to the Bankruptcy Court on time
• Maintaining files, as well as filing and monitoring cases on Pacer/ECF/electronic platforms
• Must be able to read and interpret payment and financial records
• Keep up to date on any changes from our clients and court requirements
• Support and assist in preparing attorneys and clients for hearings
• Monitor client systems, perform assigned tasks, and update per client’s expectations
• Process necessary noticing
• Effectively communicate with clients, creditor attorneys, trustees, and court staff
• Obtain required bankruptcy dockets and current plan | Confirmation order

Competencies:

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills
• ECF/EMCF Filing
• Bankruptcy Software (Best Case, JubileePro, NextChapter)

Job Type: 1099 Contract

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Work from home

Experience:

• Debtor Bankruptcy : 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote