Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy) - AMS Staffing : Job Details

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy) position that can be located in St Louis, MO. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 65-75K plus awesome benefits. If you're not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy)

Location: St Louis, MO

Salary: $65-75K

Degree Required: NO

Work Environment: 90 days onsite, then 1 day per week WFH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (Bankruptcy) with 2+ years in the role of legal assistant with some familiarity with bankruptcy and/or litigation.

• Be an essential and contributing member of the Bankruptcy Team!
• Draft and finalize correspondence and various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Handle the initial intake of new referrals by reviewing referral data to ensure all necessary information and documentation are included.
• Prepare supporting documentation for bankruptcy cases.
• Compile and redact exhibits for legal proceedings.
• Proofread, revise, finalize and electronically file bankruptcy pleadings.
• Monitor e-filing notifications for updates throughout the referral process and communicate updates to clients and attorneys.
• Review Chapter 13 Plans.
• Prepare draft of proposed orders.
• Communicate with and act as liaison between clients, debtor attorneys, and bankruptcy trustees to convey information/requests, obtain updated amounts due, and to negotiate settlements.
• Review federal and local bankruptcy rules and procedures on non-standard or out-of-state bankruptcy matters to ensure pleadings meet the Court's rules/requirements.
• Review court procedures for filings in out-of-state courts; prepare Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice for review.
• Generate and manage all flat fee invoices and billing memos to provide to client and billing department.
• Regularly update bankruptcy forms to ensure compliance with court procedures and local rule changes.
• Maintain bankruptcy forms to reflect the latest court procedures and local rule changes.

What our client wants from you:

• Strong problem-solving abilities; adept at independent thinking and managing projects efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in proofreading materials for context, grammar, typographic, and spelling errors.
• Skilled in preparing various legal documents and communications.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with Sandberg Phoenix team members in a client-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of CaseAware software is preferred.
• 2-year Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a business-related field preferred.