Bankruptcy Collections Team Member I, Full-Time, Remote (MA,NH only) $20.50/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8a-5p

What You’ll Do

Summary/Objective:

The Bankruptcy Team Member I is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a portfolio of active bankruptcy loans. This oversight includes working independently to track and organize member bankruptcy filings including completing and filing necessary legal documents in a timely manner and recommending strategies to be implemented on bankrupt accounts. Work with members and bankruptcy trustees to determine/reaffirm account status and work with attorneys when necessary to resolve issues and implement strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Receive and record all bankruptcy notifications.
• File all necessary bankruptcy documents to protect DCU’s interests with the bankruptcy court, i.e., proof of claims, reaffirmation agreements, etc.
• Record pertinent information in all applicable systems and software(s) to maintain accurate and current records in order to monitor Chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 cases.
• Review and recommend relief from stay’s on real estate and consumer loan in conjunction with counsel’s recommendation
• Recommend objections to plan filings and stripping of liens on all loans
• Review delinquent bankrupt loans to determine charge-off
• Work with member’s attorney and bankruptcy trustees as necessary.
• Attend bankruptcy hearings and other legal proceedings, representing DCU as required.
• Stay current on bankruptcy laws and regulations
• Read and interpret all legal documents, motions, dockets, loan documents etc., as well as borrower trustee, investor and attorney correspondence.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a paralegal or creditor-side knowledge of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy strongly preferred
• Previous consumer, default or bankruptcy experience preferred to include dealing with legal documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Well organized, effective time management, prioritize and manage workload for optimum efficiency
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, particularly with Microsoft Excel

You must reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. 

What We Do

DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England – serving more than one million members in all 50 states. With over 1,700 team members, we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent work-life balance and a community that cares.

DCU is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you’re applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to career@dcu.org and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

DCU is not currently offering Visa transfer/ sponsorship for this position.

Excepted Pay Range

$20.50 per hour