Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Summary:

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP is seeking an initiative-taking Mississippi licensed Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney with 23 years of experience to join our dynamic National Bankruptcy team. Our firm represents secured creditors with a primary focus on mortgage default legal services including Chapter 7 11 and 13 bankruptcy matters across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the Bankruptcy Code experience handling contested and uncontested matters and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in a fast-paced environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in Mississippi (additional admissions are a plus but not required).
• 23 years of experience in consumer bankruptcy law representing creditors is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules electronic court filing systems (e.g. PACER CM/ECF) and knowledge of servicing platforms is a plus.
• Strong legal research writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseload.
• Meticulous details with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws.
• Motivated self starter with the ability to multi-task as well as to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Possess the ability to work under various pressures and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and at ease with utilizing technology.
• Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change.
• Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities while contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Examines ways to improve and promote quality.
• Remote / Work From Home position or ability to work in MRLPs Office located in Jackson MS.
• Must be able to attend hearings throughout the State of Mississippi as needed and in conjunction with coverage attorneys as well.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED)

• Multi-jurisdictional bar admission(s).
• Experience working with mortgage servicers or financial institutions.
• Familiarity with BK case management systems such as BKFS Tempo or LPS Desktop.

BENEFITS

• Competitive and comprehensive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Collaborative team environment with room for growth.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a market leading established and always growing law firm please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

**Because of the high volume of calls received only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.**

If you are interested in this position please email your PDF or Word doc resume to:

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.