Senior Bankruptcy Specialist

DIANA DIAZ & ASSOCIATES

Hackensack, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Bankruptcy, Communication Skills, Consumer Finance, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, English Language, Financial Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Operational Communications, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hackensack, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
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


  • 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.

About the Company

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