Associate Attorney needed for Winston Salem office

2-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Winston Salem, NC, is seeking an Associate Attorney to represent the interests of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Bar in North Carolina, and 3-5 years of experience. They should be detail-oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and thrive in a team environment.

Duties:

• Represent the interest of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Review all statutorily required notices, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
• Efficiently and effectively prepare and respond to written inquiries or disputes.
• Attend and argue motions and other hearings before the courts.
• Attend mediation sessions.
• Work closely with and provide legal counsel to clients throughout the process.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the Bar in North Carolina.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Interest in doing creditor bankruptcy work.
• Experience with bankruptcy is a plus.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment to reach goals and objectives.
• Ability to work directly with senior levels of management and to effectively communicate legal issues and obtain input and decision-making within tight deadlines.
• Talent for organization, efficiency, and proactive improvement of the status quo.
• Ability to work effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the Bar in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude.

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