The Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee is a professional office consisting of 25-plus employees, located in Uptown Columbus. The office has been serving the Chapter 13 bankruptcy community for over 30-years, with the goal of delivering the best-possible service to all parties involved in Chapter 13 cases. We strongly believe in showing respect for everyone we come into contact with, while providing outstanding service, every day. We are dedcated to our work, with employee tenure averaging over 22-years. We are a technology-driven enterprise, relying heavily on computer software applications to deliver our services. Equipment and software are continually updated to meet changing needs.
THE POSITION
We're looking for a candidate with strong office, clerical, telephone, and organizational skills. The preferred Legal Clerk candidate will have proven experience in all of these areas.
Duties will include:
Performs case analysis for feasibility Prepares various types of electronic and paper case legal documents for electronic filing and mailing Letter preparation and mailing Electronic case file organization for court-set preparation and review by trustee and staff attorneys Maintenance of case tracking data for missing required documentation Prepares Domestic Support Obligation (DSO) letters and mails to Holder and State Agency Reviews confirmation calendars for DSO information provided in Court Reviews pre-confirmation amendments and modifications Follow-up with attorneys for missing documentation Assists debtors, creditors and attorneys with 341(a) Creditor Meeting questions Assists with mailing monthly disbursement checks as needed Other duties as requested/assigned This position requires attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills, typing and 10-key proficiency. Prior legal and clerical experience is prefered. Continuous interaction with co-workers and the public, both on the phone and in-person is required. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a flexible schedule option available after a minimum length of service requirement.
THE LOCATION
We are located in Uptown Columbus, close to the Chattahoochee River, and all of the nearby restaurants, shops and entertainment activities that are available in the area.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.25 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan