Overview
Legal Team Supervisor Jobs in Atlanta, GA at K. Edward Safir, Chapter 13 Trustee
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Legal Team Supervisor
The Office of K. Edward Safir, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, is accepting expressions of interest for the role of Legal Team Supervisor. This position oversees the day-to-day performance of the Legal Team while also performing a share of the case-level legal analysis and document work that supports the team. We are looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative team lead who combines strong bankruptcy knowledge with the organizational and people-management skills needed to keep a busy team running smoothly.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Supervision
- Manage and supervise a legal team of approximately 5–10 staff members.
- Work with the Director of Operations & Information Systems on hiring and dismissal decisions for team members.
- Organize and maintain efficient team workflow, identifying and resolving problems and seeking ways to increase efficiency.
- Maintain a broad understanding of the office’s internal organization and interdepartmental dependencies.
- Recommend improvements to office systems and processes.
- Oversee daily operations, workflow, scheduling, and forward planning for the team.
- Train, motivate, and supervise all personnel within the team.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of team equipment, methods, and procedures in order to train new hires and upgrade the skills of existing staff.
- Select, develop, and train personnel to meet short- and long-range team objectives.
- Monitor and measure team performance using key indicators, and review management reports to confirm cases are being properly administered.
- Exercise day-to-day responsibility and authority over team resources (people and equipment) to ensure efficient operation.
- Identify ongoing training needs of the team.
- Communicate with the Court, debtors, debtors’ attorneys, creditors, and creditors’ attorneys regarding case information and requirements.
Legal Analyst Duties
- Review and audit cases prior to 341 meetings to ensure compliance with bankruptcy codes and rules.
- Review mortgage claims for issues such as perfection of claims and excessive attorney fees and costs.
- Review and mark amended plans and schedules.
- Assist in drafting motions, objections, orders, and other pleadings as well as processing other documents and pleadings as the paralegals & legal assistants.
- Follow up on case status after hearings, coordinating with staff attorneys to ensure outstanding legal issues are resolved.
- Ensure court calendar dates and 341 meeting dates are provided to the Court and tracked internally as well as ensuring internal calendars are prepared for the trustee and staff attorneys.
- Update TNG software program with results of hearings and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
- Specialized training or experience in bankruptcy case administration.
- 4+ years in varied bankruptcy positions with increasing responsibility, including hands-on legal document preparation experience preferred.
- Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficient knowledge of ECF and the bankruptcy software application.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, with at least basic familiarity of bankruptcy codes and rules.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at al levels.
- Ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities at once.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Team Supervisor
Company: K. Edward Safir, Chapter 13 Trustee
Location: Atlanta, GA
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