Legal Assistant- Bankruptcy

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Career growth

Job summary

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. in Naperville, IL, seeks a meticulous legal support professional to assist with bankruptcy and foreclosure defense matters. You will prepare pleadings, organize filings, and maintain case records with accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include coordinating court appearances, triaging client communications, and ensuring timely notifications of petitions and dismissals, while upholding compliance and high-quality work product.

Qualifications

• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload with speed and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Reliable adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to follow defined procedures reliably.
• Analytical reasoning and independent judgment.
• Team player willing to support collective objectives.
• Foreclosure processing exposure is advantageous, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file bankruptcy pleadings, notices, and related documents.
• Analyze foreclosure docs to verify chain of title and fix issues.
• Modify documents per attorney/client feedback.
• Log court outcomes in case management and client portals.
• Maintain records in ICE, Tempo, ADR.
• Submit bankruptcy documents via ECF portals.
• Process incoming ECF notifications and triage emails.
• Coordinate attorney and local counsel for hearings.
• Notify clients of new petitions and dismissals.
• Track bankruptcy dockets to ensure compliance.
• Request fees approvals across matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Procedural compliance

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Foreclosure processing exposure (adv.)

Tools

ICE

Tempo

ADR

ECF portals

Job description

Company Overview

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. is a nationally recognized, certified minority-owned law firm backed by more than three decades of expertise protecting the interests of creditors, investors, and loan servicers. Operating from our principal offices in Naperville, IL, and Plantation, FL, our comprehensive practice spans bankruptcy, foreclosure, commercial litigation, corporate services, appellate work, and real estate transactions. We are dedicated to delivering empathetic client care and fostering diverse legal perspectives, with a specialized focus on navigating complex foreclosure defense and resolution.

Company Overview

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. is a nationally recognized, certified minority-owned law firm backed by more than three decades of expertise protecting the interests of creditors, investors, and loan servicers. Operating from our principal offices in Naperville, IL, and Plantation, FL, our comprehensive practice spans bankruptcy, foreclosure, commercial litigation, corporate services, appellate work, and real estate transactions. We are dedicated to delivering empathetic client care and fostering diverse legal perspectives, with a specialized focus on navigating complex foreclosure defense and resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and compile bankruptcy pleadings, correspondence, and notices for attorney and client examination, encompassing Relief Motions, Proofs of Claim, Plan Objections, Reaffirmation Agreements, Claim Transfers, NOPCs, and Default Notice referrals.
• Analyze foreclosure documentation to verify accurate chain of title history and execute required curative measures.
• Modify legal documents in response to feedback and revision directives from attorneys and clients.
• Log court outcomes by updating internal case management platforms alongside external client tracking portals.
• Maintain current records in designated client systems such as ICE, Tempo, and ADR where applicable.
• Submit bankruptcy documents via electronic court filing portals.
• Process incoming ECF notifications, triaging and forwarding relevant emails to legal staff.
• Coordinate attorney and local counsel representation for scheduled court hearings.
• Issue timely notifications to clients regarding new bankruptcy petitions and case dismissals.
• Track bankruptcy dockets closely to guarantee strict adherence to judicial mandates and client guidelines.
• Submit formal requests for fee approvals across active bankruptcy matters.

Qualifications

• Extraordinary precision and exactness in administrative data entry
• Demonstrated capability to juggle competing priorities and process a heavy caseload with high efficiency
• Robust organizational talents suited for a high-speed, demanding workplace
• Professional and articulate verbal and written communication abilities
• Unyielding dedication to strict deadlines and superior work product standards
• Aptitude for executing defined procedures and intricate directives reliably
• Sound analytical reasoning and dependable independent judgment
• Collaborative team player eager to support collective objectives
• Prior exposure to law firm environments or foreclosure processing is advantageous, though comprehensive training is provided for the ideal applicant.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days alongside 8 paid company holidays designed to foster work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans featuring robust employer premium contributions for employees and eligible dependents.
• Supplementary Insurance: Group life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan supplemented by a company-matching contribution.
• Growth: Structured career advancement pathways to support your professional ambitions.

Join Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in legal support and corporate services. Apply today to embark on a rewarding career path in the legal industry with a respected firm.