Bankruptcy Litigation Associate

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Bankruptcy Litigation Associate – Law Firm's New York Office

Law Firm is seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights and insolvency-related litigation in state and federal courts. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, local rules, UCC, and secured transactions. Because the practice is both litigation and transaction based, the candidate should have strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, alng with ability to draft transactional documents as needed. Law Firm prefers candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills, a team-oriented mentality, and who are motivated self-starters with strong law school credentials.

## Responsibilities

- Be part of a busy restructuring practice that is a mix of litigation and transactional work
- Take depositions and argue motions and contested matters in the courtroom
- Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
- Collaborate across practice groups and across offices
- Work in a small office atmosphere with the resources of an AmLaw 200 firm
- Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
- Engage in business development activities with the potential to grow into partnership
- Be allowed to work remotely two days per week

## Requirements

- Have significant courtroom experience in motions practice, contested matters and/or adversary proceedings
- Be a fast thinker who can respond and pivot well in court and under pressure
- Have taken, or materially assisted (second chaired) in the preparation of many depositions
- Have strong research and writing skills
- Excel in a team environment
- Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally
- Have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own
- Be highly motivated and a self-starter
- Be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have excellent law school credentials and references

## Benefits

Law Firm offers competitive salaries and quality benefits programs including an annual stipend to support attorneys’ interests and hobbies outside of the workplace. Our attorneys also enjoy workplace flexibility and one-on-one career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support. The salary range for this position is $215,000-$375,000.

## Application Process

To apply, please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences and a cover letter. For any questions and all blind search firm submissions, please contact Attorney Talent Manager, Kiva Zytnick. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Law Firm embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. With over 350 lawyers in offices located in Baltimore, Columbus, Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, New York, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and Washington, ., our attorneys and professional staff are among the most talented in the country. Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified under The Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule.

Competitive Salaries, Quality Benefits Programs, Workplace Flexibility, Professional Development Opportunities

Working Knowledge of Bankruptcy Code, Local Rules, UCC, Secured Transactions, Research, Writing, Courtroom Advocacy, Drafting Transactional Documents

Include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences and a cover letter

Qualification and Experience 3+ years of experience, Strong Working Knowledge of Bankruptcy Code, Local Rules, UCC, Secured Transactions, Research, Writing, Courtroom Advocacy, Drafting Transactional Documents, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

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