Employ (Motion)

Official Procedure - Last Updated: April 22, 2022ClosedAuthor:

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Fed.R.Bankr.P.

11 U.S.C. ยง 327

Local Rule

04/22/2022 - Added Reminder and updated screens.

Date Description
04/22/2022 Added Reminder and updated screens
04/27/2005 Created

When an affidavit is being filed with the motion, it should be filed as an attachment to the notice of motion and motion.

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select [Bankruptcy>Motions/Applications (BK)]

  2. Enter case number and click Next

  3. Select Employ from pick list and click Next

  1. Select Party from party pick list or Add/create new party

  2. Click Next

  1. The Attorney/Party Association screen may display.  If it does, click here.Click Next

  1. The PDF Document selection screen will display

  2. Browse, View and Attach the appropriate document/file

  3. View file to verify the correct file is being selected

  4. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

Next, the Proposed Order must be added as an attachment to the notice of motion and motion.

  1. Click Yes radio button for Attachment to Document and click Next

  2. Attach Proposed Order

  3. The following reminder will appear, click Next

REMINDER! Add the name of the Attorney(s) and/or Firm that is being employed on the next screen. Please be sure the information matches your PDF.

  1. Insert Name of Person/Firm to be Employed

  1. Insert Type of Position, and click Next

  1. Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location and click Next

The Modify Text screen will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.

  1. Click Next

The Final Text screen will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

  1. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

  2. Click Next to complete filing process

 

The Notice of Electronic Filling will display. It serves as verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

 

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case. You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the documents.