Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Senior Bankruptcy Specialist

Diana Diaz & Associates (DDA)
New Jersey | Full-Time | On-Site / Hybrid Depending on Experience


Position Overview


Diana Diaz & Associates is seeking a highly experienced Senior Bankruptcy Specialist to support high-volume consumer bankruptcy and financial restructuring operations in a fast-paced professional environment.


This role requires a candidate with advanced technical knowledge of bankruptcy case preparation, court systems, procedural workflows, and client coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing complex case activity independently, and comfortable working directly with clients and court-related systems.


The Senior Bankruptcy Specialist will play a critical role in case preparation, workflow oversight, document management, client communication, and operational support throughout the lifecycle of consumer bankruptcy matters.


Key Responsibilities

***MUST HAVE BANKRUPTCY EXPERIENCE*****

• Prepare and organize bankruptcy-related case files and supporting documentation
• Draft petitions, schedules, statements, amendments, and related filing packages using Best Case and related platforms
• Manage case workflows from intake through post-filing administration
• Coordinate directly with clients regarding documentation requests, timelines, deficiencies, and case updates
• Review financial documents including tax returns, paystubs, bank statements, budgets, and creditor information for completeness and accuracy
• Navigate and monitor PACER, CM/ECF systems, trustee portals, and court dockets
• Maintain procedural deadlines and filing timelines with a high level of accuracy
• Utilize MyCase and Microsoft Office Suite for workflow management, reporting, scheduling, and communication
• Support communication coordination between clients, trustees, courts, and affiliated professionals
• Handle escalated client situations with professionalism and discretion
• Assist with operational workflow improvements and internal process management
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
• Train and support junior staff members when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of bankruptcy-related experience in a high-volume environment
• Extensive hands-on experience with:
  • Best Case
  • PACER
  • CM/ECF filing systems
  • MyCase
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 workflows and procedures
• Experience preparing bankruptcy petitions and supporting documentation
• Ability to independently manage multiple active matters simultaneously
• Strong organizational and deadline-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Professional client-facing experience
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with New Jersey bankruptcy courts and trustees
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Experience in high-volume bankruptcy operations
• Familiarity with workflow automation and document management systems
• Leadership or team training experience preferred

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Extremely detail-oriented
• Technically proficient
• Organized and efficient
• Client-service driven
• Able to work independently
• Calm under pressure
• Solutions-oriented
• High level of accountability and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative professional environment
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing organization

Flexible work from home options available.