Attorney – Bankruptcy

Timothy Padgett

Bankruptcy Attorney at Padgett Law Group handling all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings in Florida. Focused on effective management of cases and client communication for a creditors' rights law firm.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hearing maintenance, portfolio management, and legal research, with a strong focus on compliance with local and federal rules. Proficient in providing timely communication and guidance to clients and staff while managing risk and improving processes.

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Active Bar Admission In FloridaBankruptcy Court AdmissionExperience Representing Creditors In Bankruptcy ProceedingsExceptional Organizational SkillsExcellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Hearing MaintenancePortfolio ManagementPleading ReviewLegal AnalysisCase Law ResearchECF MonitoringRisk ManagementTemplate Preparation

Soft Skills

Team-Oriented CollaborationAdaptabilityMulti-Tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission In Florida

Industry Keywords

Bankruptcy ProceedingsLocal And Federal Rules Of ProcedureDocket ManagementLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hearing Maintenance
Attending hearings and/or preparing local appearance counsel attendance prior to the hearing with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome
Providing timely hearing results both internally and to the client if requested
Portfolio Management
Review and sign all pleadings in a timely manner prior to client and/or court submission to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules
Monitoring ECFs and dockets in real time and escalate any actionable docket events
Confirming both internal and external systems (if applicable) are completed timely and appropriately with information specific to the referral and case
Ensuring staff have workable templates that comply with local and federal rules of procedure, as well as any district or judge specific rules
Timely escalate, manage and mitigate any matters of risk identified on a file in which the firm or a current client has an interest
Provide Loan Level Support to Firm Staff and Clients
Answering questions and communicating generally in a timely manner to both firm staff and clients. Communication should include detailed guidance as to action that needs to be taken and provide a robust legal analysis of the situation at hand
Provide guidance to firm staff regarding preparation of pleadings and/or provide templates to assist in the preparation
Coordinating with leadership to identify areas in which processes can be improved
Research
Remain up to date on relevant case law impacting your assigned jurisdictions as well as developments pertaining to bankruptcy code or case law changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

An active bar admission in Florida in good standing status
Admission or ability to get admitted to all bankruptcy courts within Florida
Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in the jurisdiction in which you were hired or the willingness to obtain bankruptcy knowledge.
Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
401k (with company match)
Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities