Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Remote)

Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Remote)

fitz fitz associatesMiami, FL

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$100,000 per year

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Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Chapter 7 and 13)(Florida Remote) | Full Time - Candidates out of state will not be considered for the opportunity. An established Florida consumer bankruptcy practice is hiring an attorney to represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. You will own your client relationships and caseload from the first consultation through discharge or plan completion. Paralegals prepare the filings and a separate team collects client documents, so your time goes to advising clients, reviewing the work and appearing in court. What You'll Actually Be Doing
  • Meet with clients who are behind on credit cards, medical bills, car loans and mortgages, and who often face lawsuits, garnishments or foreclosure
  • Decide between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, run the means test analysis, and explain exemptions and what happens to their home, car and income
  • Review petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs and means tests against client documents, then sign and file
  • File emergency petitions to stop a sale or garnishment, and handle amendments and corrections
  • Attend 341 meetings and prepare clients for the trustee's questions
  • Respond to trustee document requests, objections and motions to dismiss
  • Appear at hearings on stay violations, reaffirmation agreements and discharge issues
  • Structure Chapter 13 repayment plans and handle confirmation objections, motions for relief from stay, mortgage arrears and plan modifications
  • File motions to value, avoid liens and incur debt
  • Supervise the paralegals on your files and keep a high volume caseload on deadline
What We're Looking For:
  • Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar
  • Consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 experience representing debtors
  • Admitted to the Southern or Middle District of Florida bankruptcy courts, or able to be admitted
  • Working knowledge of CM/ECF, PACER and bankruptcy petition software
  • Clear communicator with stressed clients and sound judgment
  • Able to work independently in a remote setting
  • Willingness to learn. Attitude counts as much as years of experience. Compensation
$100,000 to $125,000 base salary plus bonus, depending on experience.

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