Bankruptcy assistant vs contractor-paralegal

Differences between bankruptcy assistant and contractor-paralegal duties and responsibilities

Bankruptcy assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform UCC searches to obtain a clear insight on any liens on assets manage by the trustee.
• Manage active caseload of labor arbitrations.
• Monitor cases for enter relief orders and/or dismissal orders and close files upon completion.
• Prepare and file motion for relief, proof of claims and default orders on behalf of the mortgage companies.
• Draft and file foreclosure documents.
• Prepare loan modification packages, filing lawsuits, coordinating foreclosure sales, reviewing bankruptcy schedules.
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Contractor-paralegal example responsibilities.

• Manage client expenses and prepare billing and financial statements using PClaw and reconcile attorney's escrow and general accounts using QuickBooks.
• Assist staff counsels in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support.
• Research using Lexis Nexis and online resources.
• Summarize medical records, check blue-book cites, retrieve statutory and case law on LEXIS ,
• Complete contract work for local attorneys in the areas of civil, family law, personal injury, and probate matters.
• Prepare, compile and distribute various PowerPoint presentations.
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