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Confidential

Bankruptcy Attorney

Confidential, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33312

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*General Description: *

The Bankruptcy Attorney is responsible for handling all bankruptcy matters for the firm.

*Primary Duties and Responsibilities: *

You are responsible for working your files and driving your case load for superior service & client results. This includes, but is not limited to:

· Meet with existing clients

· File bankruptcies primarily under chapter 7 and 13 in Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Florida

· File bankruptcies under any other relevant chapter

· Collaborate with Attorneys and support staff regarding procedures utilized in the firm’s bankruptcy practice, including steps in the process, documents, local filing requirements, and judicial tendencies

· Review all bankruptcy filings such as proofs of claim, schedules, petitions, notices of mortgage payment change, and notices of fees and costs

· Draft pleadings, motions, notices, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters

· Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and mediations

· Keep clients apprised of status and developments in their cases with appropriate communication via e-mail, telephone, and/or client systems

· Promptly review and respond to communications received via phone, e-mail, client systems, from clients, staff, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, etc.

· Escalate matters when necessary

· Perform other duties as assigned

*General Office Requirements: *

o Start of office day: *At a minimum*, you are to be in the office, at the latest, by 9am (or immediately after, if you are covering an early morning hearing)

o End of office day: *At a minimum*, you should in the office until 6pm

· Preparation for weekly meeting with supervising Attorney

· Communicate concisely with client at key stages to ensure effective case management and information to the client

· Abide by firm policy, specifically, but not limited to attendance, PTO, and dress code provisions.

· Conduct oneself as a team player

· Consistently be highly organized

· Consistently be proactive & results oriented

· Timely complete all required administrative tasks including but not limited to:

· Time Billing

· Fully & effectively utilizing the firm’s case management system, in the processing of all your files, including but not limited to placement of all file notes and working tasks in the system

· Utilize all of the firm’s productivity dashboards and reporting to monitor case status & drive workflow

· Demonstrate the highest level of commitment to customer service

· Return clients’ emails and calls in a timely manner

· Must protect the client’s interests when filing for bankruptcy, ensuring the client is fully aware of risks of filing under a specific chapter

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance

Experience: * Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: * Florida State Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute: * Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person