Legal Assistant- Bankruptcy

Diaz Anselmo & Assoc. PA • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. is a nationally recognized, certified minority-owned law firm backed by more than three decades of expertise protecting the interests of creditors, investors, and loan servicers. Operating from our principal offices in Naperville, IL, and Plantation, FL, our comprehensive practice spans bankruptcy, foreclosure, commercial litigation, corporate services, appellate work, and real estate transactions. We are dedicated to delivering empathetic client care and fostering diverse legal perspectives, with a specialized focus on navigating complex foreclosure defense and resolution.

Requirements

• Extraordinary precision and exactness in administrative data entry
• Demonstrated capability to juggle competing priorities and process a heavy caseload with high efficiency
• Robust organizational talents suited for a high-speed, demanding workplace
• Professional and articulate verbal and written communication abilities
• Unyielding dedication to strict deadlines and superior work product standards
• Aptitude for executing defined procedures and intricate directives reliably
• Sound analytical reasoning and dependable independent judgment
• Collaborative team player eager to support collective objectives

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to law firm environments or foreclosure processing is advantageous, though comprehensive training is provided for the ideal applicant.

Responsibilities

• Draft and compile bankruptcy pleadings, correspondence, and notices for attorney and client examination, encompassing Relief Motions, Proof of Claim, Plan Objections, Reaffirmation Agreements, Claim Transfers, NOPCs, and Default Notice referrals.
• Analyze foreclosure documentation to verify accurate chain of title history and execute required curative measures.
• Modify legal documents in response to feedback and revision directives from attorneys and clients.
• Log court outcomes by updating internal case management platforms alongside external client tracking portals.
• Maintain current records in designated client systems such as ICE, Tempo, and ADR where applicable.
• Submit bankruptcy documents via electronic court filing portals.
• Process incoming ECF notifications, triaging and forwarding relevant emails to legal staff.
• Coordinate attorney and local counsel representation for scheduled court hearings.
• Issue timely notifications to clients regarding new bankruptcy petitions and case dismissals.
• Track bankruptcy dockets closely to guarantee strict adherence to judicial mandates and client guidelines.
• Submit formal requests for fee approvals across active bankruptcy matters.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• 8 paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans featuring robust employer premium contributions for employees and eligible dependents.
• Group life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan supplemented by a company-matching contribution.
• Structured career advancement pathways

What This Job Offers

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