Bankruptcy Attorney - Entry Level

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an entry-level Bankruptcy Attorney in Dallas, TX. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. The firm represents creditors in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters, emphasizing quality and compliance.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on bankruptcy procedures and local filing requirements.
• Provide loan-level recommendations ensuring compliance with the Federal Bankruptcy Code and local rules.
• Review bankruptcy filings such as proofs of claim and notices of mortgage payment changes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and other legal appearances.
• Communicate case status and developments to clients via email, telephone, and client systems.
• Respond promptly to communications from various stakeholders.
• Escalate matters when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Effective communication with legal, non-legal, and client stakeholders.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing (any state).

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience representing secured creditors/mortgage services preferred.
• Bankruptcy or Default Mortgage Industry experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Employee referral program.

This law firm was established nearly thirty years ago. This firm has nearly sixty attorneys practicing law at this firm. These law experts specialize in Bankruptcy, Restraining Orders, Mobile Home, Electronic Billing and more. This law firm has expanded to almost 10 offices across the country in states like Arizona, Texas, California, New York and more.