POSITION SUMMARY
Engs Commercial Finance (“ECF”) is one of the oldest and most respected commercial lenders to the Truck and Trailer, and construction and equipment industries. Our industry-specific vendor finance programs help dealers and manufacturers sell more equipment and our customer focus helps operators grow their fleets. While other lenders come and go, ECF has been here since 1952, consistently lending and helping our customers expand their businesses – through good times and bad.
We are a financially strong and stable company. Our solid balance sheet and high liquidity profile provide customers with peace of mind, knowing that their commercial finance partner is here for the long haul and dedicated to the growth of their business. Our leaders have over 100 years’ combined experience in successfully serving this industry.
The bankruptcy and collections paralegal will be an integral part of the legal department, supporting one lawyer and one deficiency collector. Familiarity with bankruptcy and a working knowledge of post liquidation and recovery actions is required. The successful applicant will have excellent organizational skills, a strong strategic mind, a strong work ethic, a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and be results oriented but detail minded, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and implement appropriate actions in bankruptcy cases, including evaluation of plan treatment, valuation, filing proof of claim forms, and recommending motions.
- Interface with collections, asset management, upper management and others as appropriate in determining and taking the appropriate action on customer accounts.
- Assist with replevin and collection litigation along with discovery and requests from outside lawyers.
- Assist with monitoring and processing outside counsel legal bills and monitoring trustee payments and application to the appropriate account and contract.
- Provide needed support to inside lawyer and deficiency collector.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, and one to three years of related working experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office. Experience with internet research, skip tracing, Pacer and electronic court dockets would be a plus.
- Other skills required: Excellent organization ability and attention to detail, including, but not limited to, communication and writing abilities.
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; and ability to adjust focus; near constant computer work and reading;