Bankruptcy Specialist I (On-Site)

Primary Function

The Bankruptcy Case Manager I must be organized and detail-oriented to handle bankruptcy accounts. Through analysis, review, and referral, accounts will be statused and monitored to ensure maximum recovery within the parameters of the bankruptcy case.

Principal Duties

• Receive, update and review bankruptcy information daily.
• Research accounts using PACER (bankruptcy database), AIS, trustee sites and other outside systems as well as internal systems.
• Prepare and file Proofs of Claim and Transfers of Claim with the bankruptcy courts by scheduled deadline.
• Ensure that pre-and post-petition payment tracking is set up correctly in the ILS system.
• Receive and document all systems as to any bankruptcy correspondence received pertaining to the collateral.
• Monitor accounts for payments in accordance with the bankruptcy plan to include trustee and post-petition payments.
• Contact trustee, debtor’s attorney, or debtor (when appropriate) to facilitate timely pre- and post-petition payments.
• Identify any issues that qualify for any legal action to include plan objections, claim objections, motions for relief and adversaries.
• Work closely with the Bankruptcy Litigation and Foreclosure and Loss Mitigation teams to ensure proper treatment of our account in the bankruptcy case.
• Perform discharge reviews to determine any lien release requirements, accounting adjustments, and / or collection restrictions that are appropriate post-bankruptcy.
• Assist on any special projects assigned by management.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree Preferred
• Background in bankruptcy preferred but not required.
• Any legal background would be beneficial.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in an environment of frequently changing priorities by maintaining a daily work list in addition to special projects.
• Excellent work ethic and exceptional attention to detail.
• Good computer and internet skills

Company Perks

• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days and 18 after 1st anniversary!
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Activities

Company Benefits :

• Medical (including Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account)
• Dental - RX Vision Life, Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with company match! Employee Assistance Plan
• Performance-based Incentives
• Pet Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities Newrez NOW :
• Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
• 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
• Employee Matching Gifts Program : We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
• Newrez Grants Program : Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions
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