Case Coordinator Advanced Paralegal

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

AR Chapter 13 Trustee Seeking Bankruptcy Case Coordinator/Legal Administrator: Role is full-time in-office employment with excellent benefits. Bankruptcy experience is preferred. The case coordinator maintains court calendars and ensures that incoming pleadings documents are referred to the proper staff member; researches and confirms Chapter 13 plans, both original and modified; reviews all additional applications for compensation filed by the debtor attorneys and either files orders of compensation for approval of fees or files objections to the applications for additional compensation for fee denials; researches, drafts and files adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys; assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings; dockets 341a results following 341a meetings; enters orders of dismissal as necessary when a debtor misses multiple 341a meetings; reviews delinquent cases and files appropriate pleadings; enters orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies; reviews all court dockets after court hearings and completes all settlement orders per the court docket agreements. The case coordinator forwards all incoming order emails to the appropriate staff attorney and forwards approved orders to the Judge’s chambers or the appropriate debtor/creditor attorney as directed by staff attorneys. This position provides essential clerical and administrative support for the trustee and staff attorneys. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Zoom required. Must be highly organized and professional.

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support

Maintain court calendars

Ensure that incoming pleading documents are referred to the proper staff member

Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs

Research, draft and file adversary proceedings, trustee objections to claim, objection to modifications, motions, and any pleadings as directed by trustee or staff attorneys

Research and confirm Chapter 13 plans

Assist attorneys in conducting all Zoom 341a meetings

Dockets 341a results following 341a meetings

Review delinquent cases and file appropriate pleadings; enter orders of dismissal, as per trustee approval, for delinquencies

Review all court dockets after court hearings and complete all settlement orders per the court docket agreements

Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

Maintain and update documentation

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Legal Administrator in bankruptcy or similar role is preferred

Certification or diploma as a Paralegal is preferred

Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized with document management experience

Excellent research skills

Comfortable with Microsoft Office and case management software

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure