Attorney - Bankruptcy (NJ)

Padgett Law Group • Cherry Hill Mall, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full-service creditors' rights law firm with practices in multiple states, offering national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm exclusively represents institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, and other financial services industry stakeholders. PLG leverages technology to aggressively manage and process delinquent or underperforming loans, providing clients with an edge in resolving complex legal matters. Recognized as a Top 25 Company to Work For in 2019, PLG's mission is to attract and retain top talent while delivering high-quality legal services. The firm fosters a culture of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, investing in its core values of People, Precision, and Performance. PLG seeks leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to the firm's future, appreciating the culture and committing to shared goals.

Requirements

• An active bar admission for New Jersey with a member in good standing status
• Admission or ability to get admitted to all bankruptcy courts within the state in which you have an active bar membership
• Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in the jurisdiction in which you were hired or the willingness to obtain bankruptcy knowledge.
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In compliance with our technology requirements

Responsibilities

• Attending hearings and/or preparing local appearance counsel attendance prior to the hearing with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome
• Providing timely hearing results both internally and to the client if requested
• Review and sign all pleadings in a timely manner prior to client and/or court submission to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules
• Monitoring ECFs and dockets in real time and escalate any actionable docket events
• Confirming both internal and external systems (if applicable) are completed timely and appropriately with information specific to the referral and case
• Ensuring staff have workable templates that comply with local and federal rules of procedure, as well as any district or judge specific rules
• Timely escalate, manage and mitigate any matters of risk identified on a file in which the firm or a current client has an interest
• Answering questions and communicating generally in a timely manner to both firm staff and clients. Communication should include detailed guidance as to action that needs to be taken and provide a robust legal analysis of the situation at hand
• Provide guidance to firm staff regarding preparation of pleadings and/or provide templates to assist in the preparation
• Coordinating with leadership to identify areas in which processes can be improved
• Remain up to date on relevant case law impacting your assigned jurisdictions as well as developments pertaining to bankruptcy code or case law changes

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed