Bankruptcy assistant vs legal assistant

Differences between bankruptcy assistant and legal assistant 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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Legal assistant example responsibilities.

• Complete accounting and payroll functions.- gather and process client documents.- manage daily operations of office.
• Manage document production with various internal departments for response to DCAA investigations and third party subpoenas.
• Assist patent attorneys by managing invention disclosure documentation and relate correspondence with outside counsel and USPTO.
• Relocate temporarily to Chicago, Illinois to facilitate and manage electronic discovery exchange in preparation for arbitration.
• Perform administrative tasks for managing partner and trial attorney at a medical malpractice litigation firm including daily transcription and stenography.
• Gather and prepare documents for binders/notebooks for depositions, arbitration, hearings/trial; manage incoming document production mostly for litigation purposes.
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