Bankruptcy Paralegal

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Senior Bankruptcy Specialist

Diana Diaz & Associates (DDA) New Jersey | Full-Time | On-Site / Hybrid Depending on Experience

Position Overview

Diana Diaz & Associates is seeking a highly experienced Senior Bankruptcy Specialist to support high-volume consumer bankruptcy and financial restructuring operations in a fast-paced professional environment.

This role requires a candidate with advanced technical knowledge of bankruptcy case preparation, court systems, procedural workflows, and client coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing complex case activity independently, and comfortable working directly with clients and court-related systems.

The Senior Bankruptcy Specialist will play a critical role in case preparation, workflow oversight, document management, client communication, and operational support throughout the lifecycle of consumer bankruptcy matters.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and organize bankruptcy-related case files and supporting documentation

Draft petitions, schedules, statements, amendments, and related filing packages using Best Case and related platforms

Manage case workflows from intake through post-filing administration

Coordinate directly with clients regarding documentation requests, timelines, deficiencies, and case updates

Review financial documents including tax returns, paystubs, bank statements, budgets, and creditor information for completeness and accuracy

Navigate and monitor PACER, CM/ECF systems, trustee portals, and court dockets

Maintain procedural deadlines and filing timelines with a high level of accuracy

Utilize MyCase and Microsoft Office Suite for workflow management, reporting, scheduling, and communication

Support communication coordination between clients, trustees, courts, and affiliated professionals

Handle escalated client situations with professionalism and discretion

Assist with operational workflow improvements and internal process management

Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information

Train and support junior staff members when necessary

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of bankruptcy-related experience in a high-volume environment

Extensive hands-on experience with:

Best Case

PACER

CM/ECF filing systems

MyCase

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Strong understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 workflows and procedures

Experience preparing bankruptcy petitions and supporting documentation

Ability to independently manage multiple active matters simultaneously

Strong organizational and deadline-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Professional client-facing experience

High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with New Jersey bankruptcy courts and trustees

Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Experience in high-volume bankruptcy operations

Familiarity with workflow automation and document management systems

Leadership or team training experience preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

Extremely detail-oriented

Technically proficient

Organized and efficient

Client-service driven

Able to work independently

Calm under pressure

Solutions-oriented

High level of accountability and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Growth and advancement opportunities

PTO and paid holidays

Collaborative professional environment

Long-term career opportunity with a growing organization

Flexible work from home options available.