bankruptcy legal assistant

Brock & Stout

Our law firm is seeking a dedicated full-time bankruptcy legal assistant for our Enterprise, Alabama office location. This position will be responsible for assisting with the workload of the post-filing bankruptcy department. The legal assistant will also keep track of appointments, send out letters, take in paperwork, manage payments, assist in the filing of the cases, and perform all other duties assigned.*** Pay commensurate with experience. ***Required Skills and Specifications<ul><li>Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Must be outgoing and good with people.</li><li>Must exhibit intermediate computer/technical skills.</li><li>Must be extremely organized and able to multi-task.</li><li>Must provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Reliability, dependability and punctuality are of the utmost importance.</li></ul>Education &amp; Work Experience<ul><li>High School Diploma required.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Bankruptcy legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>BestCase bankruptcy software: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Hoglund Law

Hoglund &amp; Mrozik, P.L.L.C. is a premier consumer bankruptcy law firm in Minnesota. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to gain a fulfilling career in consumer bankruptcy practice.Our firm has an excellent support staff which allows a candidate the opportunity to focus on the fostering of relationships with their clients and ultimately, a high-level legal career. Our bankruptcy attorneys with 70+ years of combined experience offer unparalleled mentorship for attorneys just starting out.Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:&middot; Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills&middot; Readiness to work in a high-paced environment&middot; Ability to work both independently and on a team&middot; Devotion to meeting the highest standards of excellence and serving clientsRequirements&middot; Law Degree and Minnesota Bar admission required&middot; Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, oral and written communicationsDuties&middot; Meeting with clients&middot; Legal analysis&middot; Court appearancesJob Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bankruptcy Attorney

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Bankruptcy)

Padgett Law Group

<div>Description: 
Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full-service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm&rsquo;s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors and other financial services industry stakeholders. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For.
At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG&mdash;and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.
At Padgett Law Group, we're not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We're looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we're looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we're looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers.
Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry&rsquo;s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.
What&rsquo;s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have all the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive:<ul><li>4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)</li><li>Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave</li><li>7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year</li><li>Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D coverage, and more</li><li>Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&amp;D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program</li><li>401k (with company match)</li><li>Extensive Training and Development Opportunities</li><li>Flexible work schedules</li></ul>
And more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>
Drafting, preparing, assignments, motions, affidavits, and various other legal documents.</li><li>
Ensuring timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence.</li><li>
Developing and maintaining congenial relationships with business associates and clients.</li><li>
Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.</li><li>
Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.</li><li>
Preparation and filing of status updates prior to scheduled hearing</li><li>
Providing regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and or services.</li><li>
Review expired Notices of Default and communicate with the client to ensure most updated figures have been received</li><li>
Monitor for executed client declarations</li><li>
File client declarations with the court</li></ul>
Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)<ul><li>
Experience with client systems such as LPS, Tempo, Vendorscape and others is preferred.</li><li>
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.</li><li>
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with borrower, clients, attorneys, other internal employees, and outside parties.</li><li>
Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.</li><li>
Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.</li><li>
Attention to detail is a must.</li><li>
High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.</li><li>
Proficiency in internet research activities.</li><li>
Good understanding of the legal process surrounding foreclosure preferred</li></ul>
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.<ul><li>
Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer.</li></ul></div>

Foreclosure - Legal Assistant

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
 USAO District of New Jersey
 Hiring Office
 U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-NJ-12851893-AUSA
 
Location: 
970 Broad Street
 Newark, NJ 07102 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 30, 2026
 About the Office
 
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in the Civil Division handling primarily creditor-side civil bankruptcy matters in all three of the District's vicinages, Newark, Trenton, and Camden.
 
This position will be located in either Camden, Newark or Trenton NJ.
 
Job Description
 
Responsibilities will include objecting to bankruptcy plans proposed under chapter 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing (and opposing where necessary) proposed asset sales in bankruptcy, prosecuting motions to dismiss or convert bankruptcy cases from one chapter to another, protecting federal agencies' interest in cash collateral, obtaining determinations regarding the dischargeability of federal debts, and responding to objections to federal agencies' claims.
 
The position will also require defending the following types of lawsuits filed in Bankruptcy Court: (i) complaints to determine the dischargeability of federal debts, (ii) complaints to determine the extent, validity or priority of federal liens, and (iii) complaints to recover pre-bankruptcy payments to federal agencies.
 
Typical agencies represented include the Department of Treasury (including the IRS), the Department of Health and Human Services, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Education.
 
The candidate must work independently and serve as effective and dedicated advocates for the government's interests, timely and efficiently pursue the just resolution of their assigned cases and make sound and legally supportable decisions. The candidate must possess the foresight and organizational and legal skills needed to manage a diverse caseload that involves both a high volume and complex cases. They must be able to identify the relevant legal and factual issues in their assigned cases, and to develop and implement effective strategies for all proceedings in those cases, including motions practice, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appeal. They must be able to work well with their colleagues, supervisors, support staff (including a dedicated Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal), and witnesses. They must have strong legal research skills, be able to produce high-quality written work even under short deadlines and be persuasive oral advocates. Newly hired AUSAs are expected to quickly develop subject matter expertise and possess or rapidly acquire expert-level knowledge of the bankruptcy procedures and other applicable rules and laws.
 
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
 
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
 
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
 
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
 
Qualifications
 
Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section located in the USAJobs.gov announcement found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852348700.
 
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/30/2026 to receive consideration.
 
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account and apply to the following link https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852348700. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
 
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
 
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
 
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
 
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact District of New Jersey at 9736452809 or email at Tameika.Jones@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $63,163 to $165,209 and $81,474 to $195,100 which includes 28.99% locality pay for Camden NJ or 37.95% locality pay for Newark/Trenton NJ.

Hiring Organization
 United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
 Hiring Office
 Middle District of Tennessee Civil Division
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-TNM-20251217-CIV AUSA
 
Location: 
719 Church Street
 Suite 3300
 Nashville, TN 37203 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Monday, May 18, 2026
 About the Office
 
The U.S Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to serve in the Civil Division handling primarily civil bankruptcy matters. This is a continuous announcement with multiple cut-off dates. First cut off is Monday January 5, 2026 and as needed until position is filled.
 
More information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/tnm/
 
Job Description
 
Responsibilities will include objecting to bankruptcy plans proposed under chapter 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing (and opposing where necessary) proposed asset sales in bankruptcy, prosecuting motions to dismiss or convert bankruptcy cases from one chapter to another, protecting federal agencies' interest in cash collateral, obtaining determinations regarding the discharge ability of federal debts, and responding to objections to federal agencies' claims.
 
The position will also require defending the following types of lawsuits filed in Bankruptcy Court: (i) complaints to determine the discharge ability of federal debts, (ii) complaints to determine the extent, validity or priority of federal liens, and (iii) complaints to recover pre-bankruptcy payments to federal agencies.
 
Typical agencies represented include the Department of Treasury (including the IRS), the Department of Health and Human Services, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Education.
 
The candidate may be assigned other financial and debt collection litigation matters, according to office needs. Candidate must work independently and serve as effective and dedicated advocates for the government's interest, timely and efficiently pursue the just resolution of their assigned cases and make sound and legally supportable decisions. The candidate must possess the foresight and organizational and legal skills needed to manage a diverse caseload that involves both a high volume and complex cases. They must be able to identify the relevant legal and factual issues in their assigned cases, and to develop and implement effective strategies for all proceedings in those cases, including motions practice, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appeal. They must be able to work well with their colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and witnesses. They must have strong legal research skills, be able to produce high-quality written work even under short deadlines and be persuasive oral advocates. Newly hired AUSAs are expected to quickly develop subject matter expertise and possess or rapidly acquire expert-level knowledge of the bankruptcy procedures and other applicable rules and laws.
 
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
 
Qualifications
 
Required Qualifications: 
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Hiring for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by keen intelligence and sincere commitment to public interest. Superior academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Successful candidates must be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day to day correspondence and pleadings. Bankruptcy experience is preferred.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
Applicants must apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/852954100 : Please be sure to read the announcement through it’s entirety prior to applying.
 
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
 
<ul>
<li>Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required: Resume and cover letter. Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
</ul>
Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
 Employer name and contact information,
 Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
 Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
 A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
 
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $95,000 to $150,000 which includes a 17.06% locality for the Nashville area.

Assistant United States Attorney

Coons and Crump LLC

Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney &ndash; Topeka, KSSalary:<ul><li>$80,000+ incentives with experience</li><li>Salaried position</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Potential for partial remote work after training</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li></ul>About Us: Coons and Crump, LLC is a respected law firm serving individuals and families across Kansas. We focus on helping clients achieve a fresh start through consumer bankruptcy representation. We are seeking a motivated Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney to join our team in our Topeka, Lawrence, Wichita or Overland Park office.What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive starting pay depending on experience</li><li>Incentive opportunities for experienced attorneys</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>In-person position with potential for hybrid work (after training)</li><li>Supportive staff and a steady caseload</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meet with clients to discuss their financial situation and legal options</li><li>Represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases</li><li>Prepare petitions, schedules, and legal filings</li><li>Attend court hearings, creditor meetings, and related proceedings</li><li>Provide compassionate and professional guidance throughout the process</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) and license to practice law in Kansas (required)</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a caseload</li><li>Experience in consumer bankruptcy is preferred but not required</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Full-time, Monday&ndash;Friday</li><li>In-person in Topeka office (with some remote work potential after training)</li></ul>How to ApplySubmit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in consumer bankruptcy law through Indeed. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our team!Job Type: Full-timePay: From $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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