Trust Associate

Province Firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Competitive benefits package

401K plan

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Bankruptcy Estate Administrator to manage post-confirmation administration of bankruptcy estates. Responsibilities include handling compliance with bankruptcy obligations, reviewing Proofs of Claim, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should hold a Paralegal Certificate or have prior bankruptcy experience alongside strong research and communication skills. This role offers excellent salary and competitive benefits including a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or prior experience in bankruptcy administration preferred.
• Must possess excellent analytical skills for complex legal documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-confirmation administration of bankruptcy estates independently.
• Review Proofs of Claim and assist with document drafting.
• Coordinate large-scale mailings on behalf of the debtor.
• Prepare monthly operating reports and coordinate filing requirements with legal counsel.
• Set up new client information in the management database.
• Coordinate and execute large‑scale mailings for the debtor as required.
• Draft correspondence and respond to creditor inquiries; collaborate with tax professionals to limit liens and fines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent research skills

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Independent work

Judgment

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Bankruptcy experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Bankruptcy Estate Administrator to join our team. As the Bankruptcy Estate Administrator, you will be responsible for handling post‑confirmation administration of bankruptcy estates with minimal supervision. Your expertise in understanding motions, disclosure statements, and Chapter 11 plans will be essential in ensuring compliance with debtors' continuing bankruptcy obligations, tax responsibilities, and distributions to estate creditors. You will also assist in reviewing Proofs of Claim and drafting various documents, including notice responses and abatement letters related to tax disputes.

Post‑Confirmation Administration

• Manage bankruptcy estates post‑confirmation, ensuring adherence to all bankruptcy obligations and tax requirements.
• Oversee and execute distributions to estate creditors following approved Chapter 11 plans.

Tax‑Related Duties

• Review tax Proofs of Claim and collaborate with tax professionals in first‑day valuations for estates.
• Prepare and dispute collection delinquent liabilities with state and federal tax authorities through abatement letters and other legal means.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly operating reports and communicate filing requirements to legal counsel.

Database Management

• Provide administrative support in setting up new client information into our management database.

Large‑Scale Mailings

• Coordinate and execute large‑scale mailings on behalf of the debtor as required.

Communication And Collaboration

• Effectively communicate with supervising attorneys, co‑counsel, clients, and tax professionals.
• Draft correspondence related to bankruptcy proceedings and respond to creditor inquiries.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to limit the risk of liens and fines for trusts, payroll reports, and disbursements of wage claims.

Additional Duties

• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• Paralegal Certificate or Bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex legal documents.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy laws, motions, disclosure statements, and Chapter 11 plans is preferred.
• Previous experience in bankruptcy estate administration is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment in decision‑making.

Technical

• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with financial/data analytics.
• Familiarity with the US Bankruptcy code is a plus.

Behaviors

• Planning and Prioritization: must be able to work independently and effectively multitask in a highly detailed environment, having a good sense of what is important to accomplish the goal.
• Communication Skills: ability to condense large amounts of financial and legal information into logical, thoughtful and concise solutions, presentations and well‑written reports.
• Action‑Oriented: eager and responsive at all times, seizing the opportunity when presented with it.
• Trust: exceptional maturity and the corresponding ability to interact with lenders, lawyers, senior executives and middle managers, presenting the candid truth in a helpful manner.
• Personal Learning: ability to successfully work in a small and collaborative team environment, committing to and actively working on improving skills, seeking feedback and adjusting accordingly.

Our Benefits

• Excellent salary.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Company 401K plan.
• Company profit‑sharing plan.

Affirmative Action/Eeo Statement

Our firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position. It does not encompass all duties that may be required in this role. The employee may be expected to perform additional job‑related tasks and responsibilities as instructed by management within the boundaries of applicable law. Management reserves the right to add, revise or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship.