Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Aldridge pite, llp is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partnersAldridge pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clientsAldridge pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its practice areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: partnership, integrity, and innovation.
Purpose
A paralegal in the bankruptcy department will be responsible for protecting our client’s interest by reviewing loans for possible legal action and by providing various legal services related to bankruptcies, as well as all other loan default servicesThis will be a remote position.
Specific duties, activities, and responsibility
File motions for relief.
Plan review of chapter 13.
In-house filing of proofs of claim and amended proofs of claim.
File objections, responses to objections, miscellaneous motions, and payment change letters
Order title exams via closing link.
Research debtor disputes.
Prepare and file consent orders, no opposition orders, orders approving loan modifications, etc.
Enter court hearing results into lps same day.
Monitor defaults for cure.
Prepare payment histories.
Determine outcome of cash emails.
Maintain responsibility for billing any and all appropriate actions taken by our office based upon the client’s fee schedule.
Monitor ecf mailbox daily.
Review requests and forward appropriate referrals to litigation for motions for relief, qualified written responses, adversary proceedings, etc.
Review and interpret client systems and update data per individual client’s request.
Monitor the daily reports which are generated from our system.
Participate in company-sponsored educational seminars.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job requirements
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or more years of experience in the bankruptcy arena.
Proven track record of dependability and punctuality required.
General competencies
Must possess basic understanding of the fundamentals of chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies.
Must be proficient with numbers and basic accounting.
Usage of lps is required; must be familiar with all facets of lps, including lps intercoms, lps reports, and lps/ client directives.
Pro law and closing link experience is a plus.
Must be knowledgeable of bankruptcy law and foreclosure proceedings.
Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to word, excel, outlook, and the internet.
Must possess strong communications skills.
Must provide excellent customer service.
Must be a team player.
Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
Aldridge pite, llp is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local lawWe are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
