What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bankruptcy Specialist position at North Texas Tollway Authority?
Summary:
The Bankruptcy Specialist is responsible for administering bankruptcy activities on behalf of NTTA, as well as serving as a liaison between NTTA, the customer, and/or the customer’s attorney or bankruptcy trustee. This is accomplished by collecting documentation in support of a case, filing claims on behalf of NTTA, reviewing information submitted by the customer, customer’s attorney, or trustee, and negotiating restitution.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship. **
Responsibilities:
- Responds to external inquiries received through other departments, responding to direct inquiries from violators, and trustees and works with outside attorneys, at the direction of the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel.
- Review legal materials and assist with daily administrative activities to prevent impermissible collection activities upon violator filing bankruptcy.
- File proof of claims on all eligible accounts.
- Ensure system requirements are met to avoid possible lawsuits against NTTA due to non-compliance.
- Creates and compiles the training materials to assist with training of other departments on bankruptcy processes.
- Maintains a working-knowledge of bankruptcy-related laws, policies and procedures to process and accurately classify bankruptcy status of debtors and claims.
- Attend in-person meetings, team/NTTA employee events, and to process bankruptcy mail, including checks.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and their designees.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Associate’s degree.
- Three to five years’ experience of bankruptcy experience or legal training or experience with NTTA’s back-office systems.
Preferred:
- In-house bankruptcy experience.
About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.
Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.
Salary : $18 - $24