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Researcher /Bankruptcy

Alltex Staffing & Personnel, Houston, TX, United States


Primary purpose is to research new bankruptcy cases. Once a case is found to have delinquent taxes for one of the Firms clients, you will prepare Proofs of Claim and Notices of Appearance. In addition, you will key in this data into BankTool 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).
Responsibilities

1. Research: Research new bankruptcy cases filed for individuals under Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 for any taxes owed to clients.
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.
7. Administrative: Prepare Proofs of Claim and Notices of Appearance in a timely manner.
8. Administrative: Prepares Proofs of Claim for Court Costs & Fees.
9. Administrative: Contacts various firm staff and jurisdictions for
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 foreclosure lists for any active bankruptcies.
13. Occasionally may perform other duties within the scope of the job
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
4. Visual abilities include viewing computer screens and the ability to

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