Bankruptcy Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced & Detail-Driven

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

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.