Director, Bankruptcy Claims & Recovery Services

Stretto; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stretto seeks a Director of Legal Claims Administration in Irvine to oversee Recovery Services, analyze bankruptcy actions under 547, 550, and 502, and coordinate defense analyses, demand letters, and complaints. The role includes client liaison, data management, and overseeing staff in portfolio analysis and filing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corporate restructuring and familiarity with U.S. Bankruptcy Code, PacER/ECF, Westlaw, Lexis, and DocuSign.

Qualifications

• At least five years of substantive corporate bankruptcy or restructuring experience.
• Direct experience analyzing, managing, prosecuting, defending, negotiating, or resolving bankruptcy preference claims and avoidance actions.
• Ability to independently evaluate strengths and weaknesses of preference claims and analyze transaction data.
• Experience with preparing defense analyses, demand letters, settlements, and related filings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all casework while managing a caseload personally and ensuring group responsibilities are completed.
• Serve as the first point of contact with clients and support partner counsel in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Maintain case trackers, prepare templates, and manage distribution of Demand Letters and Complaints.
• Coordinate with counsel to resolve matters, prepare settlement agreements, and track settlement funds.

Skills

Bankruptcy analysis

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

J.D. or MBA

Tools

Pacer/ECF

Westlaw

Lexis

DocuSign

Job description

Stretto seeks a Director of Legal Claims Administration in Irvine to oversee Recovery Services, analyze bankruptcy actions under 547, 550, and 502, and coordinate defense analyses, demand letters, and complaints. The role includes client liaison, data management, and overseeing staff in portfolio analysis and filing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corporate restructuring and familiarity with U.S. Bankruptcy Code, PacER/ECF, Westlaw, Lexis, and DocuSign.