Description

Key Responsibilities
      - Assist with Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters, including case review, review of proofs of claims, plan review, and other related filings.

      - Conduct legal research and analysis regarding bankruptcy issues, Trustee duties and responsibilities, debtor and creditor rights, consumer finance, civil procedure, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

      - Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents filed with the Court and respond as appropriate. 

      - Attend court hearings, §341 meetings of creditors and other proceedings as appropriate.

      - Communicate professionally with all parties to a case, including but not limited to, opposing counsel, court personnel, creditors, debtors, and other trustees, as well as internally with office team members.

      - Manage deadlines, case files, and assigned matters with attention to detail and responsiveness.

      - Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to provide high-quality legal services in a high-volume setting.

Remote-First Hybrid Work Environment  
      - The Chapter 13 Trustee Office operates primarily under a remote work model.   In-office attendance may be required for training purposes. In-office attendance is required when conducting §341 meetings of creditors.

    -  Court appearances are primarily made remotely. In-person court appearances may be required based on the specifics a case and/or as ordered by the Federal Bankruptcy Judge.

What we offer  
      - Training and mentorship from a Senior Staff Attorney, legal staff, and the Chapter 13 Trustee, in a hybrid work environment.  

      - Early exposure to court practice, motion practice, client service, and case strategy.

      - Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.    

      - Benefits include:  bar dues and continuing legal education support;  employee medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off and retirement plan contribution (pursuant to probationary periods).

     - Collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Qualifications
      - Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

      - Licensed to practice law, and in good standing, in the State of Nevada and U.S. District Court District of Nevada.

      - Current or prior experience as a practicing as an attorney.

      - Prior bankruptcy, debtor and creditor rights, or applicable clerkship or legal externship experience is preferable.

      - Demonstrated interest in bankruptcy law and willingness to learn bankruptcy practice and procedure.

      - Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

      - Excellent organization, attention to detail, judgment, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

      - Professional, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced & high-volume legal environment.

      - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom and willingness to learn case administration and court-filing systems.