Research Clerk

February 12, 2025

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Job ID#: 26420

Research Clerk – Bankruptcy
Temp to Hire
Galleria Area Location
tp 19.23 hourly

Position Details:

  1. Research new bankruptcy cases filed for commercial entities under Chapter 11 and Chapter 7, and individual cases filed under Chapter 11.
  1. Research: Review all cases included in each PACER case filing report provided by various offices for any taxes owed to clients.
  1. Research: Research and review Petitions, Schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, and all amendments, for any taxes owed to clients.
  1. Research: Review snail mail and emails daily to research and review for additional bankruptcy cases that need claims prepared or amended.
  1. Administrative: Prepare proofs of claim and notices of appearance in a timely manner.
  1. Administrative: Input new case info into Bank Tool.
  1. Administrative: Prepare Proofs of Claim for Court Costs & Fees.
  1. Administrative: Contacts various firm staff and jurisdictions for additional tax information.
  1. Administrative: Prepare amendments to proofs of claim to add, remove, or update tax claims, including updating Bank Tool with the changes.
  1. Communicate and coordinate with consumer case paralegals to shift priority on cases needing immediate attention.
  1. Complete recurring special projects to amend claims, updating estimated amounts to actual amounts as needed. 
  1. Research: Review Harris County foreclosure list that is provided for any active bankruptcies.
  1. Occasionally may perform other duties within the scope of the job

Additional Skills Needed for Success:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Researching skills
  • Computer efficient
  • Time management
  • Proficient with typing
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Bankruptcy knowledge
  • Quick key skills

 

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