Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC; Haddon Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC in Westmont, NJ seeks a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to support high-volume real estate litigation matters. You will draft and file court documents, track deadlines, and liaise with clients, investors and the court to keep files current.

Ideal candidates bring experience in law firms or mortgage banking bankruptcy, plus strong data entry, proofreading and MS Office skills. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a law firm or bankruptcy/foreclosure setting is required.
• Familiar with e-filing systems and reviewing financial records.
• Data entry, proofreading and editing documents experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to work independently and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file Motion for Relief with Court in PA and NJ.
• Draft and file Proofs of Claims for attorney review.
• Track motions and responses and ensure deadlines are met.
• Upload responses, motions and directives into internal system.
• Obtain fee approval and complete billing.
• Process incoming Orders and Motions from the Court.
• Update and interact with clients and investors on file status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Adaptability

E-filing proficiency

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

E-filing systems

Billing software

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:

• 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

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