Bankruptcy Attorney

A law firm in Tallahassee is seeking a Bankruptcy Attorney to provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide bankruptcy matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in Residential Foreclosure, Creditor Rights, and Bankruptcy, with a minimum of 3 years in good standing in the state where hired. The role involves overseeing department paralegals, managing bankruptcy file management, and serving as a liaison between clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other bankruptcy personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage high-volume statewide bankruptcy matters for client cases.
• Provide oversight and review to expedite files and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Supervise department paralegals and act as a liaison between various stakeholders.
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and related materials.
• Communicate with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure cases are handled appropriately.
• Input and maintain information in the case management system, ensuring data integrity.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and other appearances as necessary.
• Establish a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for pleadings.
• Prioritize and work at a fast pace on a high volume of files with great attention to detail.
• Travel to court and clients as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Minimum of 3 years in good standing as a licensed attorney in the state of practice.
• Experience in Residential Foreclosure, Creditor Rights, and Bankruptcy.

Certifications:

Licensed to practice law in the state of hire.

Skills:

• Strong oversight and management skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication with clients and internal staff.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently on a high volume of files.
• Willingness to travel to court and client locations.