Job: Bankruptcy Processor

Essential Functions of Bankruptcy Processor:

* Review plan and schedules to determine feasibility of plan. This includes amended plan and schedules and modified plans affecting our clients' interest.
* Send necessary referrals to local counsel for Objections to Confirmation or defense for Objection to Claims.
* Analyze each file, document and update the Bankruptcy System with all information.
* Update servicer systems per individual servicer's expectations. Prepare Proofs of Claim by calculating attorney fees/costs, inspection fees, late fees, payments, BPO's, escrow shortage and suspense that should be included in the claim.
* Review jurisdictional tables to ensure accurate figures are included in the Proof of Claim and litigation is minimized.
* Obtain any additional or supplemental information required to prepare the Proof of Claim.
* Prepare, refer, and follow-up on any objections to confirmations when preparing Proofs of Claims.
* Review respective plan and schedules to determine grounds for an Objection to Plan Confirmation and feasibility of plan according to standard attorney recommendation, jurisdictional requirements concerning payment of claims and plan confirmation. This included amended/modified plans and schedules affecting our client's interest.
* Review and manage mail on a daily basis giving priority to approaching deadlines, priority matters, and/or priority clients.
* Review portfolio reports daily and weekly for approaching deadline matters and matters aging in the office.
* Return all emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
* Communicate with client any required re-analysis of escrow or browsing of pre-petition suspense monies.
* Auditing completed Proof of Claims for accuracy
* Review reports for daily updates
* Request or determine the post petition payment status. (Post due date, post payment amount, post late charge, etc.)
* Monitor and update various reports.
* Manage mail on a daily basis.
* Participate in company-sponsored educational seminars.
* Assists with consent order follow up if time/workload permits
* Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Provide paralegal and administrative support to attorneys and local counsel.
* Ability to review proof of claims, review and analyze plans and schedules.
* Ability to determine the difference between recorded and unrecorded loan documents.
* Ability to efficiently process designated portfolios with accuracy.
* Must understand the fundamentals of Chapter 13, including a working knowledge of bankruptcy law, mortgage servicing, and foreclosure proceedings. Also an understanding of the local / jurisdictional requirements.
* Must have the ability to communicate with Trustees, Bankruptcy Courts, Local Counsel and Debtor's Attorneys.
* Must have ability to interpret client systems, master Proof Of Claim spreadsheet and BMS notes.
* Must understand how to determine if a complete chain of assignment has been received.
* Maintain good client relations and be detailed oriented.
* Must be proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
* Must be organized and multi-task oriented.
* Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Must be a team player.