JONATHAN MASTERS

Manage and organize high-volume bankruptcy and litigation caseloads with strict deadlines

– Familiar with the e-filing system of CM/ECF and proficient in ECF Pacer training

– Prepare various legal documents, including motions for relief, fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules, and financial statements

– Assist attorneys in representing Chapter 7 trustees, creditors, investors, and distressed debt lenders

– Ensure compliance with bankruptcy and federal laws while handling cases across multiple jurisdictions, including international matters

– Maintain and manage physical and electronic records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

– Conduct legal research, draft discovery responses, and file court documents

– Proficient in calendaring deadlines, managing workflow, and communicating effectively with clients and legal teams

– Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Best Case Software

– Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance after the acquisition of TitleMax by Community Choice Financial.
• Managed outside vendors such as outside counsel for matters involving Objections to Confirmations, Motions for Relief from Stay and others to maximize recovery in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7.
• Developing relationships with vendors for prompt handling of all bankruptcy litigation matters.
• Reviewing plans in Chapter 13 for treatment of claims involving CCFI.
• Filing Proof of Claims, as well as updating customer's accounts for bankruptcy dismissals and discharges.
• Coordinating with repossession vendors to recovery of vehicles that have been surrendered in Chapter 13 plans or after bankruptcy dismissals or discharges.
• Reconciling trustee payments paid to CCFI to ensure accurate reporting for customer's account.
• Reviewing all mail and correspondence sent to CCFI for any objections to claims, trustee requests or any other matters which may effect the recovery of claims in bankruptcy.
• Ensuring the bankruptcy team meets or exceeds monthly quotas and goals.

• Streamlined bankruptcy case management processes by implementing new filing systems and organizational techniques.
• Prepared Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions and schedules with client's documentations, while meeting with clients one on one.
• Effectively increased distributions from the Chapter 13 trustee by adhering to deadlines and having Chapter 13 cases confirmed early.
• Complying with requests from the trustee as well as clients to accurately administer the bankruptcy case from start to finish.
• Applied relevant case law in preparing briefs of legal issues before the court.

• Worked remotely to prepare Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions using NextChapter.
• Improved client satisfaction by providing timely updates on case progress and answering inquiries promptly.
• Filed documents with bankruptcy courts within expected timeframes an with exceptional accuracy.
• Examined financial statements and records to verify potentials issues and advise attorneys of client ramifications of filing bankruptcy.
• Implement procedures using Slack to increase productivity while working remotely with other members of the firm.

• Personally met with clients filing bankruptcy to review their documents for potential issues and complete their petitions in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
• Established a solid understanding of various bankruptcy chapters, providing accurate guidance to clients based on their specific needs and or potential areas of concern.
• Filed supplemental pleadings for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 such as Motions to Value, Motions to Redeem, Motions to Avoid and Motions to Modify in Chapter 13 plans.
• Managed high caseloads with tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks to maintain consistent productivity levels.
• Monitored changes in bankruptcy legislation, keeping up-to-date on relevant developments that could impact ongoing cases.

• Assisted clients with preparation and submitting student loan consolidations and repayments plans.
• Conducted thorough debtor interviews, gathering essential information for efficient preparation of bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and statements.
• Monitored bankruptcy court dockets to stay apprised of relevant case updates and convey pertinent information to attorneys.
• Implemented an improved system for tracking important dates related to cases ensuring no deadlines were missed.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

• Filed pleadings within ECF/CM for federal courts including bankruptcy and civil litigation
• Streamlined bankruptcy case management processes by implementing new filing systems and organizational techniques.
• Compiled financial documents from clients to prepare bankruptcy petition and schedules as well as a budgetary review for Chapter 13 plan payments.
• Communicated with the Trustee's office as well as court officials regarding requests and deadlines as well as communicated with clients regarding case status.
• Administered intake interviews with potential clients, gathering required information for effective representation during proceedings.