Bankruptcy Attorney

Job Summary:

The bi-lingual (English & Spanish) Bankruptcy Attorney will communicate with clients, attorneys, and the Court and facilitate Chapter 7, 13, and 11 cases from consultation to discharge. Must live in the area of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville or Orlando, Florida.

Essential Functions – Bankruptcy Attorney

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

· Conduct Bankruptcy consultations.

· Guide clients through the bankruptcy process

· Draft responses to motions and other filings.

· Resolve pending motions with opposing counsel or Trustee.

· Attend Court appearances via telephone, Zoom, or in person.

· Manage and coordinate with paralegals and assistants regarding matters.

· Manage multiple deadlines and tasks for various clients at once.

· Analyzing incoming legal documents

· Analyze incoming Client documents.

· Document management through CLIO

· Review Bankruptcy Petition.

· Assist in case management.

· Interface with clients, judges, opposing counsel, and Trustees.

· Provide updates to clients throughout case progression as needed.

· Manage all legal office administrative responsibilities, including sending emails, making copies, processing client payments, and organizing file systems.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of federal and state bankruptcy laws and regulations.

· CLIO preferred, but not required.

· Following up with Clients, Opposing Council, and Trustees.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

· Bi-lingual/English and Spanish

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate as well as a license to practice law in the state of Florida.
• 8 years minimum experience practicing law or 5 years minimum practicing Bankruptcy.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Work Environment
You will work in a well-lit office.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The days of the week required for this role are Monday-Friday; hours will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with the understanding that you may work more than 40 hours per week.

FSLA
Non-Exempt

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job is open for a Bankruptcy Attorney that resides in one of these areas in Florida. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, or Orlando.