Chapter Bankruptcy Staff Attorney

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.