Bankruptcy Paralegal

SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION • Franklin, TN

16d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Bankruptcy Paralegal supports the Credit Union's goals, values and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality member service, commitment and accountability. As a member of the Credit Union's Legal team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, job knowledge, teamwork, professionalism and quality member service.

Requirements

• One year to three years of similar or related experience.
• (1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.
• Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation.
• Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.
• Requires strong analytical skills that will necessitate independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review Chapter 13 accounts for needed write downs.
• Perform and track write downs.
• Prepare monthly write down report for VP, Collections.
• Review all cases to see if an outside attorney needs to assist, and provides necessary information to outside attorney.
• Monitor all accounts with active Chapter 13 plans to ensure balance is consistent with trustee balance
• Post and track all Chapter 13 Trustee payments with breakdown of principal and interest.
• Log and track all Chapter 13 Modifications (formerly known as Troubled Debt Restructures).
• Track Chapter 13 accounts for re-aging and process as needed.
• Reviews proofs of claim and reaffirmations for accuracy before filing with Bankruptcy Court.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree