Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (Remote)

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