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The Standing Chapter 13 Trustee administers Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the Trenton Vicinage of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. We provide a casual, team-oriented environment, and require team players with a strong work ethic.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including a matching 401(k) plan, medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, health reimbursement account, and paid time off.

Resume should be submitted to resume @ russotrustee.com. Submission MUST include salary requirements or it will not be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates and enter proofs of claim information, prior to confirmation, for purposes of hearings preparation and preliminary case setup. Prepares cases for Trustee’s final report and account.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enters data for proofs of claim in pre-confirmed cases, and unsecured claims in pre-government bar cases, ensuring the information is accurate and complete. Notifies Paralegals of activity related to upcoming calendar.

Identifies proof of claim improprieties and makes recommendations for referral to United States Trustee.

Prepares closed, dismissed, and converted cases for final reports by ensuring completeness of plan schedules and entering missing required information.

Performs any other duties assigned by management.

Please note that, from time to time, in addition to payment-related information, you may receive an electronic case-related communication from either the Trustee or the National Data Center (NDC).  These will be sent from email addresses ending with either @ndc.org or @russotrustee.com, and may include either attachments or links to documents.

Effective immediately: 

All proposed orders that are emailed directly to the Judge’s Chambers to resolve matters heard in court MUST be copied to orders @ russotrustee.com.

FOR CONFIRMATION HEARINGS AND MOTIONS:
Once an Adjournment Request is received and reviewed, a Determination of Adjournment Request will be docketed on CM/ECF.  This docket entry will indicate whether or not the hearing was adjourned.  If the request was granted, the new date and time will be docketed.  This may be different from the date requested on the Adjournment Request form.   If the request was denied, the reason for denial will be docketed.

IF A DETERMINATION OF ADJOURNMENT REQUEST IS NOT DOCKETED, YOU MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING.

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