Case Coordinator Advanced Paralegal

Jack W Gooding Chapter 13 Standing; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Jack W Gooding Chapter 13 Standing in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Bankruptcy Case Coordinator/Legal Administrator. This full‑time position involves maintaining court calendars, assisting attorneys with Zoom meetings, and providing essential administrative support in a bankruptcy setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Legal Administrator and possess strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with legal procedures. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrator in bankruptcy or similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system.
• Highly organized with document management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support.
• Maintain court calendars.
• Ensure that incoming pleading documents are referred to the proper staff member.
• Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs.
• Research, draft and file adversary proceedings and legal motions.
• Assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Document management

Research skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Certification or diploma as a Paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

AR Chapter 13 Trustee Seeking Bankruptcy Case Coordinator/Legal Administrator

Role is full‑time in‑office employment with excellent benefits. Bankruptcy experience is preferred. The case coordinator maintains court calendars and ensures that incoming pleadings documents are referred to the proper staff member; researches and confirms Chapter 13 plans, both original and modified; reviews all additional applications for compensation filed by the debtor attorneys and either files orders of compensation for approval of fees or files objections to the applications for additional compensation for fee denials; researches, drafts and files adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys; assists attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings; dockets 341a results following 341a meetings; enters orders of dismissal as necessary when a debtor misses multiple 341a meetings; reviews delinquent cases and files appropriate pleadings; enters orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies; reviews all court dockets after court hearings and completes all settlement orders per the court docket agreements. The case coordinator forwards all incoming order emails to the appropriate staff attorney and forwards approved orders to the Judge’s chambers or the appropriate debtor/creditor attorney as directed by staff attorneys. This position provides essential clerical and administrative support for the trustee and staff attorneys. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Zoom required. Must be highly organized and professional.

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support
• Maintain court calendars
• Ensure that incoming pleading documents are referred to the proper staff member
• Prepare case‑specific documents, including memoranda and briefs
• Research, draft and file adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions, and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys
• Research and confirm Chapter 13 plans
• Assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings
• Dockets 341a results following 341a meetings
• Review delinquent cases and file appropriate pleadings; enter orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies
• Review all court dockets after court hearings and complete all settlement orders per the court docket agreements
• Ensure that case‑related documents are well organized and available for review
• Maintain and update documentation

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrator in bankruptcy or similar role is preferred
• Certification or diploma as a Paralegal is preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Excellent research skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure