Bankruptcy and Litigation Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bankruptcy and Litigation Paralegal Sokolof Remtulla, LLP is a national real estate and creditor's rights law firm with offices in Florida (Orlando, Boca Raton), California (Irvine), Georgia (Norcross), Louisiana (New Orleans), and New York (Buffalo). As a rapidly growing firm, we are seeking an experienced Bankruptcy and Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant in our Norcross, Georgia office. The successful candidate will support attorneys in representing banks, credit unions and financial lenders in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases focusing on maximizing recovery and protecting collateral interests. We pride ourselves on providing strong mentorship and comprehensive training, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build or advance their legal careers in a supportive and fast-paced environment. To learn more about our firm, please visit: www.sokrem.com

JOB SPECIFICS

Paralegal/Legal Assistant with prior Bankruptcy and Litigation experience, including drafting and filing court documents, managing bankruptcy and litigation case dockets, calendaring and billing events, analyzing bankruptcy plans and debtor schedules, communicating directly and professionally with courts, clients, trustees, and debtor counsel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience working at a law firm or handling legal-based issues. Prior experience in creditor Bankruptcy and litigation, with experience in real estate, foreclosure, title, or probate a plus. Ability to think and act independently. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiency in Perfect Practice, Case Aware, LoanSphere (LPS), Tempo, Serengeti or similar case management systems is preferred, but not required. Willingness to work full-time on site. This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting and filing court documents including but not limited to proofs of claims, motions for relief from stay, objections to confirmation and reaffirmation agreements. Case management including monitoring and managing bankruptcy case dockets for all Georgia districts and assisting with other states districts when needed in Florida, California, New York and possibly other jurisdictions. Communicating directly and providing timely updates to the firm's clients regarding case status, collateral, and recovery efforts. Communicating directly with the courts, including the trustees, debtors and debtors counsel as well as court staff to ensure compliance with local rules and in negotiating consent orders and hearing dates amongst other tasks. Document review including analyzing chapter 13 plans, debtor schedules and statements of financial affairs to identify risks to creditors and ensure the creditors' interests are being adequately represented in the case. Inputting, billing and calendaring events and ensuring time and dates are being tracked and followed up with accordingly.

Pay:

Competitive and dependent on prior work experience.

Certification:

None required, but paralegal and/or legal training is required.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Paralegal:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Norcross, GA (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person