Consumer Protection Attorney Remote Jobs in Massachusetts

Description

The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.

Zwicker & Associates is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to join its Bankruptcy Department. This department is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of accounts throughout the Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy processes while adhering to federal, state, and district guidelines to minimize risk and loss to the creditors. The position will be hybrid remote/on-site after primarily on-site during the initial training period.

The base salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000.

Responsibilities include

• Perform bankruptcy searches through Pacer of the Unit's assigned inventory to review for dismissals, conversions, and or objections to proofs of claim filed
• Draft a variety of court filings, including Proof of Claims and requests for notices, accurately
• Accurately enter bankruptcy dismissals and discharges in RMS to close accounts
• Assist with daily reports as needed
• Scan and redact account statements
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze bankruptcy information to determine appropriate action
• Review, sort, and process bankruptcy correspondence sent to the firm electronically or through traditional mail
• Handle inbound/outbound calls as they relate to bankruptcy, ensuring compliance with the Bankruptcy Code
• Assist the Bankruptcy Paralegal staff and Attorneys with any other tasks as required
• Draft Judicial Lien Payoff Letters for attorney review
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience in a law firm or other financial or banking institution
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; 
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe products;
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the bankruptcy and loan servicing fields;
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize;
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to maintain confidential information;
• Proficient computer skills with a high comfort level with various software;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of debt collection laws and regulations.
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.

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Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.