Researcher /Bankruptcy

Primary purpose is to research new bankruptcy cases. Once a case is found to

have delinquent taxes for one of the Firms clients, you will prepare Proofs of

Claim and Notices of Appearance. In addition, you will key in this data into

BankTool and code account(s) in Tax Tool.

Describe this positions Essential Functions: (Tasks, duties &

responsibilities of the job. Outline the core responsibilities of the position.

Highlight the day-to-day activities of the position).

1. Research: Research new bankruptcy cases filed for individuals under

Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 for any taxes owed to clients.

2. Research: Review all cases included in each PACER case filing report

provided by various offices for any taxes owed to clients.

3. Research: Research and review Petitions, Schedules, Statement of

Financial Affairs, and all amendments, for any taxes owed to clients.

4. Research: Review snail mail and emails daily to research and review

for additional bankruptcy cases that need claims prepared or amended.

5. Administrative: Prepare Proofs of Claim and Notices of Appearance

in a timely manner.

6. Administrative: Input new case info into Bank Tool.

7. Administrative: Prepares Proofs of Claim for Court Costs & Fees.

8. Administrative: Contacts various firm staff and jurisdictions for

additional tax information.

9. Administrative: Prepare amendments to proofs of claim to add,

remove, or update tax claims, including updating Bank Tool with the

changes.

10. Communicate and coordinate with consumer case paralegals to shift

priority on cases needing immediate attention.

11. Complete recurring special projects to amend claims, updating

estimated amounts to actual amounts as needed.

12. Research: Review foreclosure lists for any active bankruptcies.

13. Occasionally may perform other duties within the scope of the job

Describe the Physical Demands & Work Environment

1. Physical demands are sitting at desk and lifting 5lbs or less from time

to time.

2. Work environment is very open, friendly and courteous.

3. Employee is required to sit, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate

office equipment.

4. Visual abilities include viewing computer screens and the ability to

adjust focus.