Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Bankruptcy

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full-service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors and other financial services industry stakeholders.  Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report , a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For. 

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance. 

At Padgett Law Group, we're not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We're looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we're looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we're looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers. 

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

What’s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have all the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive: 

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure) 
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more 
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities and more! 

We are currently hiring for a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant/Paralegal!  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with the research and preparation of legal pleadings for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases.
• Monitor cases through court dockets, ensuring all court deadlines are met.
• Keep case management system and client communication systems updated with current status of cases.
• Communicate with outside parties during entire bankruptcy process.
• Develop and maintain congenial relationships with business associates and clients.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
• Provide support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Those who want a career in an exciting work environment, not just a job, and who understand the important role they play in the overall success of the business.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Paralegal Certification preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in an office setting preferred. Prior legal support or bankruptcy experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to navigate and multi-task through multiple systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer.

Additional entry level opportunities are available with thorough training provided.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits:

The position is expected to work Monday through Friday, general business hours. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. This includes a variety of medical plan options, so you can choose what fits your lifestyle and budget best. We also offer dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits include short term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.