Bankruptcy & Legal Specialist — Complex Case Resolver

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Competitive pay

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union is seeking a Bankruptcy & Legal Specialist to oversee Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases from filing through resolution. You will review filings, deadlines, and pleadings, coordinating with attorneys, trustees, and internal teams to protect the credit union's interests while ensuring compliance.

You will also provide backup support to other legal functions, including deceased member accounts, levies, garnishments, repossessions, and collateral recovery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in bankruptcy servicing, collections, legal recovery, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy laws and processes, including Chapters 7, 11 and 13.
• Strong communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Experience working with legal professionals, trustees, vendors and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Process bankruptcy notices, update systems, and communicate time-sensitive information to stakeholders.
• Manage Chapter 7, 11, 13 bankruptcy accounts from filing through dismissal, discharge, or resolution.
• Review petitions, schedules, plans, and notices to evaluate financial information and collateral.
• Prepare and file Proofs of Claim, reaffirmation agreements, and other required documents within timeframes.
• Monitor case activity, including payments, trustee objections, court deadlines, collateral protection, and document execution.
• Coordinate with attorneys, trustees, courts, members, and internal departments; refer accounts to outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate case records and reporting related to bankruptcy filings and recoveries.
• Support other Legal team functions including deceased member accounts, levies, garnishments, repossessions, and collateral recovery.

Skills

Bankruptcy servicing

Collections

Legal recovery

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Experience with legal professionals

Deadline management

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union is seeking a Bankruptcy & Legal Specialist to oversee Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases from filing through resolution. You will review filings, deadlines, and pleadings, coordinating with attorneys, trustees, and internal teams to protect the credit union's interests while ensuring compliance.

You will also provide backup support to other legal functions, including deceased member accounts, levies, garnishments, repossessions, and collateral recovery.