What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bankruptcy Attorney position at W3Global?
The Bankruptcy Attorney is responsible for handling all bankruptcy matters for the firm.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
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
- 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)
- 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
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift