Bankruptcy Litigation Assistant

Zwicker & Associates•Andover, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States. Zwicker & Associates is seeking a candidate to join its Bankruptcy Department in its Andover, Massachusetts, office as a Legal Assistant. This department is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of accounts throughout the Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy processes while adhering to federal, state and district guidelines to minimize risk and loss to the creditors. The position will be primarily on-site.

Requirements

Previous administrative experience in a law firm or other financial or banking institution
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe products
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the bankruptcy and loan servicing fields
Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize
Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to maintain confidential information
Proficient computer skills with a high comfort level with various software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of debt collection laws and regulations
Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Responsibilities

Draft basic bankruptcy court documents, such as Creditor Requests for Notices, accurately
Assist with the review of daily reports as needed
Retrieve and redact account statements and loan agreements
Ability to read, understand, and analyze bankruptcy information to determine appropriate action
Review, sort and process bankruptcy correspondence sent to the firm electronically or through traditional mail
Print and mail documents at the direction of the Bankruptcy Department’s Attorneys or Paralegals
Other duties as assigned