Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, and New Jersey. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors and other financial services industry stakeholders. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters.

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.

We currently have an opening for a Bankruptcy Paralegal position.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the research, preparation, and filing of legal pleadings for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases.

• Monitor cases through court dockets, ensuring all court deadlines are met.
• Keep case management system and client communication systems updated with status of cases.
• Communicate with outside parties during entire bankruptcy process.
• Drafting bankruptcy documents, including but not limited to Objections, Responses, and Motions for Relief.

Qualifications:

• Prior legal support or bankruptcy experience required.
• Those who want a career in an exciting work environment, not just a job, and who understand the important role they play in the overall success of the business.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Paralegal Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to navigate and multi-task through multiple systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits:

The position is expected to work Monday through Friday, general business hours. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. This includes a variety of medical plan options, so you can choose what fits your lifestyle and budget best. We also offer dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits include short term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.