Bankruptcy Post Filing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role you will lead the MFR Post filing legal assistant team primarily responsible for attorney court preparation after the Motion or Objection has been filed. Your primary responsibilities include oversight management of complex court calendars ensuring all orders are drafted approved and submitted prior to any court or client deadlines and ensuring all contested matters are resolved timely and without internal issue.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and train a team of Legal Assistants providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Oversee the preparation of all necessary documents to resolve all pending Motions and Objections including but not limited to Consent Orders and Relief Orders.
• Manage and maintain attorney court calendars ensuring all court dates and deadline are accurately tracked and communicated.
• Work with the MFR Manager to Implement and optimize workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy within the paralegal team.
• Create training plans for existing and new employees to ensure the team is both cross trained and that team members have proper backups.
• Act as a liaison and leader between the team and the attorneys to ensure seamless communication and support.
• Review reporting daily to ensure no hearings deadlines or orders are missed for all states.
• Review all client directives and implement any necessary changes within the team.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and other team members to create a partnership that yields success predictable results and credibility.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job requires the exercise of supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Degree or combination education and experience.
• 3-5 years prior supervisory experience required
• Previous experience with the bankruptcy industry and related systems a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of using computer software applications including MS Excel MS Word MS Outlook and Adobe to streamline work for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Experience using computer spreadsheets and database application for report generation.
• Experience with a variety of data processing software and relational database systems for data retrieval analysis and review.
• Knowledge of contractual payment histories and payment application.
• Ability to increase skills and knowledge to facilitate the use of new systems and updated applications.
• Demonstrated ability to read analyze and interpret technical procedures policies financial reports and to incorporate these into written documents as needed.
• Proven ability to develop analyze and carry out program and project objectives and work with others in achieving organizational goals.
• Proven ability to research gather and organize information to produce concise reports using various resources.
• Excellent interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

SALARY:

$50000-$70000/Annually (Negotiable depending on experience)

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.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments.

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

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

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