STAFF ATTORNEY – Flint, Michigan
The Chapter 13 Standing Trustee in Flint, Michigan administers Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. We provide a team-oriented environment, and require team players with a strong work ethic.
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Position is for “at will” employment. The Trustee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, religion or national origin. All applicants are subject to credit and criminal background checks.
Resume submission should be sent to [email protected] and must include availability and salary requirement. No telephone calls please.
P O S I T I O N S U M M A R Y
Provide legal representation and advice to the Trusteeship orally, in writing, and at private and public meetings and hearings. Manage motion calendar, confirmation calendar, and 341(a) meetings; researching, writing, and filing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents and exhibits. Assist the Trustee in formulating and implementing legal policies and procedures. Attend seminars as requested and speak and write for seminars, as needed.
R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
Review initial, amended, and modified petitions, schedules and plans in preparation for 341(a) meeting and confirmation hearing, for accuracy, compliance and feasibility.
Review all incoming motions, applications, and pleadings identified by paralegals as warranting attorney review or requiring responses, and, where appropriate, files responses to motions, and/or objections to exemptions, Chapter 13 plans and fee applications.
Review all nonstandard outgoing motions and pleadings. Files objections to plans, motions, and applications as necessary.
Conduct, or assist in conducting, 341(a) meetings and confirmation hearings. Represent, or assists in representing Trusteeship at motions hearings, and other required court appearances.
Research legal issues and prepare legal briefs, memoranda and correspondence.
Handle appeals as they arise.
Maintain and develop expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting bankruptcy legal issues.
Correspond, communicates and cooperatively works with debtors, debtors’ attorneys, creditors’ attorneys, court personnel, and Trusteeship staff.