Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP · 4 days ago
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Houston,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
1+ years expPerdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP is a law firm representing over 2000 governmental entities in Texas. They are seeking a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to prepare and e-file documents, maintain case management systems, and communicate with clients and attorneys in a professional manner.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and e-file various documents with various federal bankruptcy courts, including Notices of Appearance, Proof of Claim forms, motions, and objections
Review bankruptcy schedules, statements, and plans
Research tax accounts on appraisal district and tax office websites
Maintain documents within document storage software
Communicate professionally via phone and email with clients, attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, taxpayers, and others
Maintain and update case management system
Monitor and follow up regularly on pending and existing cases
Meet bankruptcy court and department deadlines
Additional clerical or administrative duties, as needed or assigned
Work collaboratively with bankruptcy department and attorneys
Qualification
Required
At least one (1) year experience in an office setting
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Strict attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Strong proficiency at multi-tasking and time-management
Punctuality and dependability
Strong research skills
Ability to do basic math calculations
Preferred
At least one (1) year of experience working in bankruptcy
Experience working in a law firm
Three (3) years of professional work experience
Have a general understanding of ad valorem property taxes
Certifications and/or college degree
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Superior computer skills and knowledge
Established Customer Service skills
Proactive work ethic
Fluency in Spanish
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Generous PTO policy
On the job training
Performance assessment within the first 60 days of employment
Annual performance reviews
A collaborative and collegial work environment
Company
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott‚ LLP is a law firm focused on providing government agencies delinquent collections services, school funding services and appraisal district representation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alison Davis Callison
Partner
Bill Pinkham
Partner
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