DIANA DIAZ & ASSOCIATES Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal in Hackensack, NJ | 1260746836

Verified Pay check_circle	$60000 - $85000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Hackensack, New Jersey

Job Description

Senior Bankruptcy Specialist

Diana Diaz & Associates (DDA)
New Jersey | Full-Time | On-Site / Hybrid Depending on Experience

Position Overview

Diana Diaz & Associates is seeking a highly experienced Senior Bankruptcy Specialist to support high-volume consumer bankruptcy and financial restructuring operations in a fast-paced professional environment.

This role requires a candidate with advanced technical knowledge of bankruptcy case preparation, court systems, procedural workflows, and client coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing complex case activity independently, and comfortable working directly with clients and court-related systems.

The Senior Bankruptcy Specialist will play a critical role in case preparation, workflow oversight, document management, client communication, and operational support throughout the lifecycle of consumer bankruptcy matters.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and organize bankruptcy-related case files and supporting documentation
Draft petitions, schedules, statements, amendments, and related filing packages using Best Case and related platforms
Manage case workflows from intake through post-filing administration
Coordinate directly with clients regarding documentation requests, timelines, deficiencies, and case updates
Review financial documents including tax returns, paystubs, bank statements, budgets, and creditor information for completeness and accuracy
Navigate and monitor PACER, CM/ECF systems, trustee portals, and court dockets
Maintain procedural deadlines and filing timelines with a high level of accuracy
Utilize MyCase and Microsoft Office Suite for workflow management, reporting, scheduling, and communication
Support communication coordination between clients, trustees, courts, and affiliated professionals
Handle escalated client situations with professionalism and discretion
Assist with operational workflow improvements and internal process management
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
Train and support junior staff members when necessary

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of bankruptcy-related experience in a high-volume environment
Extensive hands-on experience with:
- Best Case
- PACER
- CM/ECF filing systems
- MyCase
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Strong understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 workflows and procedures
Experience preparing bankruptcy petitions and supporting documentation
Ability to independently manage multiple active matters simultaneously
Strong organizational and deadline-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Professional client-facing experience
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with New Jersey bankruptcy courts and trustees
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Experience in high-volume bankruptcy operations
Familiarity with workflow automation and document management systems
Leadership or team training experience preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

Extremely detail-oriented
Technically proficient
Organized and efficient
Client-service driven
Able to work independently
Calm under pressure
Solutions-oriented
High level of accountability and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Growth and advancement opportunities
PTO and paid holidays
Collaborative professional environment
Long-term career opportunity with a growing organization

Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal

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