Research Clerk

Primary purpose of this position is to research new commercial/business

bankruptcy cases and any individual Chapter 11 cases. Once a case is found

to have delinquent taxes for one of the Firm's clients, you will prepare Proofs

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

into Bank Tool 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 new bankruptcy cases filed for commercial entities under

Chapter 11 and Chapter 7, and individual cases filed under Chapter 11.

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: Prepare 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 Harris County foreclosure list that is provided 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.

The ideal candidate must possess the qualities below:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required
• Researching skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Strong confident telephone voice
• Ability to Multitask
• Self-sufficient
• Prioritize and Re-Prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Customer service skills
• Call center experience is preferred