Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Generous PTO

Job summary

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC is seeking a full-time Bankruptcy Legal Assistant for its Westmont, NJ office. The role supports high-volume bankruptcy matters including filing motions and proofs of claims, with interaction across courts in PA and NJ and communication with clients and investors.

Ideal candidates have law firm experience in foreclosure or mortgage banking bankruptcy, strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, foreclosure and/or mortgage banking bankruptcy, is required
• Experience in e-filing systems, reviewing and understanding financial records of consumer lending instructions, drafting written pleadings and orders;
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as appropriate;
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing of Motion for Relief with the Court in PA and NJ.
• Drafting and filing of Proof of Claims to be reviewed by Attorney
• Track motions and responses, including interacting with the Court to ensure motions are processed to ensure all deadlines are met
• Uploading of responses, motions and directives into Firm's internal system,
• Obtain fee approval and complete billing
• Process incoming Orders and Motions from the Court
• Update/interact with Clients and Investors on file status
• Communication with multiple clients through clients' communication system

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

With over 40 years of experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Bankruptcy Legal Assistant in our Westmont, NJ office! We are a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Drafting and filing of Motion for Relief with the Court in PA and NJ.
• Drafting and filing of Proof of Claims to be reviewed by Attorney
• Track motions and responses, including interacting with the Court to ensure motions are processed to ensure all deadlines are met
• Uploading of responses, motions and directives into Firm's internal system,
• Obtain fee approval and complete billing
• Process incoming Orders and Motions from the Court
• Update/interact with Clients and Investors on file status
• Communication with multiple clients through clients' communication system

Skills

We are looking for team members who are driven and excited to learn something new every day! The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and experience:

• High school diploma required;
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, foreclosure and/ or mortgage banking bankruptcy, is required
• Experience in e-filing systems, reviewing and understanding financial records of consumer lending instructions, drafting written pleadings and orders;
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiate as appropriate;
• Ability to adapt to change.

This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes: comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities and a generous paid time off package.

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employee chose their schedule from options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability