Bankruptcy Attorney

Job Description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking an initiative-taking, Mississippi licensed, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney with 2–3 years of experience to join our dynamic National Bankruptcy team. Our firm represents secured creditors, with a primary focus on mortgage default legal services, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the Bankruptcy Code, experience handling contested and uncontested matters, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in a fast-paced environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in Mississippi (additional admissions are a plus but not required).
• 2–3 years of experience in consumer bankruptcy law, representing creditors is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules, electronic court filing systems (e.g., PACER, CM / ECF), and knowledge of servicing platforms is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseload.
• Meticulous details with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Motivated self-starter, with the ability to multi-task, as well as to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Possess the ability to work under various pressures and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and at ease with utilizing technology.
• Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change.
• Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities while contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Examines ways to improve and promote quality.
• Remote / Work From Home position or ability to work in MRLP's Office located in Jackson, MS.
• Must be able to attend hearings throughout the State of Mississippi, as needed, and in conjunction with coverage attorneys as well.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED)

BENEFITS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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