[Hiring] Bankruptcy Collections Team Member I @DCU

Role Description

The Bankruptcy Team Member I is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a portfolio of active bankruptcy loans. This oversight includes:

• Working independently to track and organize member bankruptcy filings.
• Completing and filing necessary legal documents in a timely manner.
• Recommending strategies to be implemented on bankrupt accounts.
• Working with members and bankruptcy trustees to determine/reaffirm account status.
• Collaborating with attorneys when necessary to resolve issues and implement strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Receive and record all bankruptcy notifications.
• File all necessary bankruptcy documents to protect DCU’s interests with the bankruptcy court, i.e., proof of claims, reaffirmation agreements, etc.
• Record pertinent information in all applicable systems and software(s) to maintain accurate and current records in order to monitor Chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 cases.
• Review and recommend relief from stay’s on real estate and consumer loan in conjunction with counsel’s recommendation.
• Recommend objections to plan filings and stripping of liens on all loans.
• Review delinquent bankrupt loans to determine charge-off.
• Work with member’s attorney and bankruptcy trustees as necessary.
• Attend bankruptcy hearings and other legal proceedings, representing DCU as required.
• Stay current on bankruptcy laws and regulations.
• Read and interpret all legal documents, motions, dockets, loan documents, etc., as well as borrower trustee, investor and attorney correspondence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal or creditor-side knowledge of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy strongly preferred.
• Previous consumer, default or bankruptcy experience preferred to include dealing with legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Well organized, effective time management, prioritize and manage workload for optimum efficiency.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
• You must reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.

Benefits

• DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England – serving more than one million members in all 50 states.
• With over 1,700 team members, we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent work-life balance and a community that cares.
• DCU is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company.
• We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
• If you’re applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
• Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
• DCU is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.

Excepted Pay Range

$20.50 per hour