Job Description

Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal

Date: 04/2025

Department: Real Estate Owned

Reports to: REO Supervisor

Primary Function

The Bankruptcy Paralegal must be knowledgeable of Bankruptcy Laws and processes and be organized and detail-oriented to handle bankruptcy accounts. Through analysis, review, and referral, accounts will be 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), trustee sites and other outside systems as well as internal systems.
• Set up bankruptcies in the ILS system.
• 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.
• Post payments.
• 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.
• Receive and document all systems as to any bankruptcy correspondence received pertaining to the collateral.
• Identify any issues that qualify for any legal action to include plan objections, claim objections, motions for relief and adversaries.
• Work closely with the Default teams to ensure proper treatment of accounts in bankruptcy.
• Perform discharge reviews to determine any lien release requirements, accounting adjustments, and/or collection restrictions that are appropriate post-bankruptcy.
• Assist with any special projects assigned by management.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• 2 years of mortgage bankruptcy experience preferred.
• 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.

SWE Homes, L.P. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to helping families and individuals across Texas find housing opportunities.

Please note that employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

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