Attorney – Bankruptcy

Timothy Padgett

. Attend hearings and/or prepare local appearance counsel attendance with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bankruptcy law and creditor representation, with a strong focus on compliance with local, federal, and district rules. Capable of providing legal analysis and guidance while ensuring effective communication and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

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Active Bar AdmissionBankruptcy Court AdmissionCreditor Representation ExperienceExceptional Organizational SkillsExcellent Verbal and Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisPleading PreparationHearing AttendanceECF MonitoringRisk Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptabilityMulti-tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Membership in Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Bankruptcy LawCreditor RepresentationCase LawBankruptcy CodeLocal and Federal Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend hearings and/or prepare local appearance counsel attendance with clear instructions regarding the desired outcome
Provide timely hearing results internally and to clients when requested
Review and sign pleadings before client and/or court submission for compliance with internal and external rules
Monitor ECFs and dockets in real time and escalate actionable docket events
Confirm internal and external systems are completed timely and appropriately with referral- and case-specific information
Ensure staff have workable templates complying with local, federal, district, and judge-specific rules
Escalate, manage, and mitigate risks identified on files involving the firm or current clients
Provide loan-level support, timely answers, detailed guidance, and legal analysis to firm staff and clients
Guide staff in preparing pleadings and provide templates
Coordinate with leadership to identify process improvements
Stay current on relevant case law and bankruptcy code developments in assigned jurisdictions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active bar admission for the state in which you were hired, with member in good standing status
Admission or ability to get admitted to all bankruptcy courts within the state in which you have an active bar membership
Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in the jurisdiction in which you were hired, or willingness to obtain bankruptcy knowledge
Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task and adapt to continual change
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be located in South Carolina
Bankruptcy Attorney role preparing to open the Charleston office

Benefits

Comp & perks

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