Bankruptcy Paralegal (Remote)

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

We are currently hiring a Bankruptcy Paralegal to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!  

 This role is a work from home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or in our corporate office in Utah.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development.  

WE ARE: A team of legal professionals that are crucial to the compilatory excellence and world-class experience that we provide to our customers. Progressive Leasing is known for the high-quality assistance that we provide, and we love to continuously pursue excellence and compassion in all that we do!  

YOU ARE: A detailed oriented professional that knows that working hard and having fun are two peas in the same pod! Your primary duty is to receive and process bankruptcy pleadings and notices that are received via mail, email, or verbally. These actions are vital in preventing the company from violating the automatic stay imposed after bankruptcy filing. Additionally, the Assistant appropriately identifies how Progressive’s debt is accounted for in the Bankruptcy Petition and relays the information to the appropriate Bankruptcy Specialist.  

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:  

• Receive and process bankruptcy case pleadings and other notices, daily  
• Possess a working knowledge of how, why, and when bankruptcy pleadings apply to Progressive  
• Properly input data and adjust internal databases to ensure Progressive Leasing does not violate the automatic stay  
• Update internal systems to turn off all automatic payment methods, turn off the auto dialer, and properly note the account to prevent any collection activity  
• Use PACER (federal court database) to identify how the debtor intends to treat Progressive as part of the Bankruptcy  
• Identify whether Progressive’s debt is scheduled as secured, unsecured, or an unexpired lease. This requires the Bankruptcy Paralegal Level I to understand the case information, legal language included in the petition, and general bankruptcy concepts  
• Properly transfer new case information and scheduling information to the appropriate Bankruptcy Paralegal Level IIs and IIIs for further action  
• Support the Bankruptcy Paralegal Level IIs and IIIs with administrative tasks that include:  
• Process bankruptcy filings  
• File pertinent documents with the appropriate courts  
• Answer telephone calls  
• Assist customers with payment arrangements  

• This position requires a detail-oriented, accurate person who works well with others, thrives in a quick-paced environment, and is able to retain a high volume of information  

YOU’LL BRING:  

• 2+ years of experience in an office or professional setting preferred  
• High school diploma and some college preferred  
• Interest in analyzing data and patterns, with the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making  
• Superb attention to detail, and written and verbal communications skills  
• Excellent priority setting skills with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to shifting business needs  
• Excellent problem-solving skills  
• High professional standards and strong customer experience mentality with an energetic, positive attitude to build partnerships, relationships, and trust easily   

WE OFFER:  

• Competitive Compensation  
• Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave  
• Company Matched 401k  
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Hours  
• Employee Resource Groups (Black Inclusion Group, Women in Leadership, PRIDE, Adelante)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Charitable Gift Matching  
• Job required equipment and services  

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.