Bankruptcy Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a junior-level Bankruptcy Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its Bankruptcy team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in bankruptcy law, advising secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and other parties-in-interest. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex matters, including commercial real estate disputes, foreclosures, and finance transactions, in a supportive, dynamic team environment.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Advise and represent secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and other parties in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters.

• Focus on real estate-related bankruptcy and litigation, including commercial foreclosures and receivership proceedings.

• Draft and negotiate loan documents and other transaction-related documents.

• Perform due diligence review in finance transactions.

• Work closely with partners on complex finance transactions and related litigation.

• Contribute to the growth and support of the bankruptcy practice through teamwork and collaboration.

• Provide high-level drafting and writing support for bankruptcy-related matters.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of bankruptcy experience, with a strong understanding of creditors' rights and related litigation.

• Exposure to advising secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and other parties-in-interest.

• Interest and willingness to learn about complex commercial real estate disputes and finance transactions.

• Strong writing, drafting, and communication skills.

• Highly motivated, team-oriented with the ambition to help grow the practice.

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice in the jurisdiction.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of the office where the candidate will be based.

Skills:

• Strong background in bankruptcy law, creditors’ rights, and related litigation.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex loan and transaction documents.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package, including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with firm-sponsored memberships (e.g., Peloton, Norton LifeLock).

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

This mid-sized firm represents a broad range of business, commercial and litigation practices. On the corporate side, substantive areas of law practiced include securities, mergers and acquisitions, tax, health care, estate planning, public finance, real estate, commercial lending, intellectual property, international and trade finance. Litigation services provided to their clients include commercial and banking litigation, medical malpractice and product liability defense, intellectual property matters, construction contract disputes, employment litigation and environmental law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly work environment, are actively involved in their communities, and receive nice salaries.