Bankruptcy Specialist

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Sandy, UTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition : R20601#
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** Job Summary
** To ensure proper action is taken to follow the current bankruptcy laws to protect the member and the Credit Union. This position is responsible for the processing of incoming federal bankruptcy pleadings, including but not limited to bankruptcy filing notifications, discharge orders, and dismissal orders. This position is also responsible for explaining the actions taken by the Credit Union (e.g. account maintenance, legal action) to members, branches, Credit Union departments, bankruptcy trustees, and to the member's and the Credit Union's legal representatives.

Under direction of management, this position oversees managing an assigned queue/portfolio of bankruptcy accounts (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, and/or BK Mortgage) in accordance with bankruptcy law.#
** Job Description
** To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.
* Reviews all incoming federal bankruptcy court documents and examines filed pleadings to determine appropriate action.
* Processes federal bankruptcy court documents, such as bankruptcy filing notifications, discharge orders, and dismissals.
* Conducts examination of Chapter 7 Statement of Intention and/or Chapter 13 Plan.
* Responsible for preparing and filing Notices of Payment Change, Post-Petition Fee Notices, and Responses to Notice of Final Cure within required deadlines.
* Monitors for compliance with the member's Chapter 7 Statement of Intention or the Chapter 13 Plan by following up on assigned queue.
* Provides queue reviews to management on a monthly basis.
* Works directly with attorneys to ensure proper steps are taken; refers routine-to-complex legal action to Credit Union's attorney networks, including Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay, Objections to Confirmation, Objections to Discharge, and various responses to motions.
* Works with corporate counsel and outside counsel regarding lien perfection, trustee preference, and lien avoidance issues.
* Recommends accounts for repossession, and where necessary, other collection action.
* Answers incoming calls from members, member's legal representatives, the Credit Union's legal representatives, and bankruptcy trustees; responsible for accurately answering questions and resolving routine issues related to these processes.
* Attends 341 Hearings as needed.
* Ensures that daily processes are in compliance with any changing bankruptcy laws and regulations.
* Incorporates MACU values and philosophy while fulfilling responsibilities as a representative of the Asset Management department and the Credit Union.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
** The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
** Experience
* * 5 years professional experience working in a bankruptcy position, law firm specializing in creditor representation, or Trustee's office with experience in bankruptcy case management.
** Education
* ** Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, related field. Education will be verified. OR 4 additional combined years of experience in bankruptcy…