Associate Bankruptcy Attorney

US DEFAULT GROUP INC • Westbury, NY

7h • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A full service creditor's rights law firm with a national bankruptcy practice is seeking an attorney with experience representing secured creditors in consumer Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases. Ideal candidates are located in New York, or within commutable distance. A qualified candidate must have a working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. However, we are open to training the right team-oriented candidate with less experience. License to practice law in New York.

Requirements

• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules/laws and general Creditor Rights laws
• Computer Literacy
• Professionalism
• Keyboard Skills
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Law degree – JD
• Barred in New York
• Located in New York (or within commutable distance)
• Admitted to District and/or Bankruptcy Courts in NY

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing secured creditors in consumer Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases
• Team-oriented candidate with less experience (will train)

Responsibilities

• Primarily manages bankruptcy routine matters
• Draft and review all pleadings and claims filed in the particular matter
• Attends scheduled hearings
• Responds to general firm wide bankruptcy inquiries
• Review filings on behalf of the clients
• Monitoring of all electronic filings (ECFs)
• Resolving routine bankruptcy matters such as Motions for Relief, Objections to Confirmation, Proofs of claim, etc.
• Regular communication with the client, opposing counsel and the Court

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level