Bankruptcy assistant vs legal clerk

Differences between bankruptcy assistant and legal clerk 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 clerk example responsibilities.

• Complete accounting and payroll functions.- gather and process client documents.- manage daily operations of office.
• Maintain and organize litigation materials; litigation management; process correspondence, and various clerical duties, including filing/copying/package assembly.
• Process civil, probate and small claims cases, issue writs, abstracts, summons, defaults and judgments.
• Assist or draft wills, power of attorney, revocable living trusts, probate, adoptions, ERISA and Medicaid eligibility.
• Serve subpoenas and notice and draft related affidavits.
• Conduct conference calls independently with clients to gather information to answer interrogatories.
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