Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Chapter 7 and 13) (Florida Remote) | Full Time - Candidates out of state will not be considered for the opportunity. An established Florida consumer bankruptcy practice is hiring an attorney to represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. You will own your client relationships and caseload from the first consultation through discharge or plan completion. Paralegals prepare the filings and a separate team collects client documents, so your time goes to advising clients, reviewing the work and appearing in court. What You'll Actually Be Doing Meet with clients who are behind on credit cards, medical bills, car loans and mortgages, and who often face lawsuits, garnishments or foreclosure Decide between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, run the means test analysis, and explain exemptions and what happens to their home, car and income Review petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs and means tests against client documents, then sign and file File emergency petitions to stop a sale or garnishment, and handle amendments and corrections Attend 341 meetings and prepare clients for the trustee's questions Respond to trustee document requests, objections and motions to dismiss Appear at hearings on stay violations, reaffirmation agreements and discharge issues Structure Chapter 13 repayment plans and handle confirmation objections, motions for relief from stay, mortgage arrears and plan modifications File motions to value, avoid liens and incur debt Supervise the paralegals on your files and keep a high volume caseload on deadline What We're Looking For Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar Consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 experience representing debtors Admitted to the Southern or Middle District of Florida bankruptcy courts, or able to be admitted Working knowledge of CM/ECF, PACER and bankruptcy petition software Clear communicator with stressed clients and sound judgment Able to work independently in a remote setting Willingness to learn. Attitude counts as much as years of experience. Compensation $100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus bonus, depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr