[Hiring] Bankruptcy Attorney @Padgett Law Group

Role Description

We are currently recruiting for a Bankruptcy Attorney located in Pennsylvania! This will be a remote position but will be required for some in-person hearings.

• Hearing Maintenance
  • Attending hearings and/or preparing local appearance counsel attendance prior to the hearing with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome.
  • Providing timely hearing results both internally and to the client if requested.
• Portfolio Management
  • Review and sign all pleadings in a timely manner prior to client and/or court submission to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules.
  • Monitoring ECFs and dockets in real time and escalate any actionable docket events.
  • Confirming both internal and external systems (if applicable) are completed timely and appropriately with information specific to the referral and case.
  • Ensuring staff have workable templates that comply with local and federal rules of procedure, as well as any district or judge specific rules.
  • Timely escalate, manage and mitigate any matters of risk identified on a file in which the firm or a current client has an interest.
• Provide Loan Level Support to Firm Staff and Clients
  • Answering questions and communicating generally in a timely manner to both firm staff and clients. Communication should include detailed guidance as to action that needs to be taken and provide a robust legal analysis of the situation at hand.
  • Provide guidance to firm staff regarding preparation of pleadings and/or provide templates to assist in the preparation.
  • Coordinating with leadership to identify areas in which processes can be improved.
• Research
  • Remain up to date on relevant case law impacting your assigned jurisdictions as well as developments pertaining to bankruptcy code or case law changes.

Qualifications

• An active bar admission for Pennsylvania with a member in good standing status.
• Admission or ability to get admitted to all bankruptcy courts within the state in which you have an active bar membership.
• Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in the jurisdiction in which you were hired or the willingness to obtain bankruptcy knowledge.
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Prolonged time sitting at a desk typing, using, and looking at a computer.
• Position to include possible travel for in-person court hearings.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure).
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave.
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year.
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k (with company match).
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities and more!