How to hire a bankruptcy assistant

How to hire a bankruptcy assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bankruptcy assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bankruptcy assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bankruptcy assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bankruptcy assistant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect bankruptcy assistant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of bankruptcy assistants.

   Type of Bankruptcy Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Bankruptcy Assistant	Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.	$19-45
   Contractor-Paralegal	A Contractor-Paralegal works for a law firm or corporate legal department for a specified amount of time, or for a specified task. They can be specialized in the entertainment industry or in providing services to healthcare companies and insurance providers.	$17-47
   Legal Clerk	A legal clerk is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties to legal offices and organizations to ensure smooth legal business operations. Legal clerks sort and distribute documents to the appropriate personnel, update information on the database, schedule appointments, respond to clients' inquiries and concerns, and document meeting objectives... Show more	$11-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pacer
   • Pleadings
   • Bankruptcy Court
   • Debtor
   • Credit Reports
   • Real Estate Brokers
   • Telephone Calls
   • Bankruptcy Cases
   • Foreclosure
   • Relief
   • Management System
   • Office Equipment
   • Bankruptcy Process
   • Legal Research

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   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bankruptcy assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bankruptcy assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bankruptcy assistants' average salary in florida is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bankruptcy assistants earn 58% less than senior-level bankruptcy assistants.
   • Certifications. A bankruptcy assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bankruptcy assistant's salary.

   Average bankruptcy assistant salary

   $62,179yearly

   $29.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bankruptcy assistant salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a bankruptcy assistant job description

   A job description for a bankruptcy assistant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a bankruptcy assistant job description:

   Bankruptcy assistant job description example

   Emerge is actively recruiting for a Legal Assistant in Miami, FL. Our client is a NATIONAL Law Firm that is growing! The Legal Assistant will be part of the Bankruptcy team and report directly to the Office Manager. The Legal Assistant is a HYBRID position and will be required to work in the office 3 days and remote for 2 days. The Legal Assistant will offer a generous base salary, excellent benefits, 401K, pension plan and room for advancement. If you want to join a growing Law Firm that values people and promotes from within, please apply NOW!

   
   Job Duties for the Legal Assistant in Miami, FL:

   • Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines; may assist with drafting of pleadings and other documents.
   • Prepare and file pleadings, briefs, and other court submissions using Lexis File&Serve, CM/ECF, and other electronic filing systems.
   • Open new client and new matter files using Firm software.
   • Keep paper and electronic files for Professionals and clients; maintain email and electronic files using Firm software.
   • Schedule appointments, depositions and meetings; make travel arrangements; set-up conference calls and video meetings.
   • Provide deadlines to docketing; track deadlines; confirm deadlines are docketed correctly; if applicable.
   • Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
   • Open and route mail and email, attaching appropriate files and documents.
   • Improve efficiencies by utilizing software applications (Firm and practice-specific), expanding on knowledge and learning new applications and skills to achieve a higher quality and more efficient work product.
   • Work as a team and in conjunction with cluster mates, colleagues and Professionals in specified practice area(s) and office/Firm wide.
   • Liaise with document services for all document production projects.
   • Keep abreast of practice-specific laws, rules, processes and procedures.
   • Conduct basic research/analysis, as directed.

   Job Requirements for the Legal Assistant in Miami, FL.:

   • A minimum of five years of law firm experience.
   • Prior experience with Bankruptcy law or Federal Litigation.
   • High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
   • Knowledge and understanding of Bankruptcy in Florida, a plus.
   • Must have knowledge of Florida State and Federal filing.
   • Prior use of a document management system (NetDocs) a plus.
   • Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
   • Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
   • Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with professionals, clients and staff.
   • Proven work ethic.
   • Ability to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
   • Ability to work overtime, as needed.

   If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now". Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #INDDH

   Who is Emerge? We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, services, marketing, and business solutions to our clients. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.

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5. Post your job

   To find bankruptcy assistants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bankruptcy assistants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bankruptcy assistants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bankruptcy assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit bankruptcy assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bankruptcy assistants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bankruptcy assistant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bankruptcy assistant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new bankruptcy assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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