Bankruptcy And Creditors Rights Associate Attorney

Job Title: Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm based in Seattle, WA, is currently seeking an experienced Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate Attorney. This position offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team on cases involving secured and unsecured creditors' rights, receiverships, and bankruptcy litigation. The role will involve managing complex legal matters and collaborating with a diverse client base, including national and regional banks, court-appointed receivers, and purchasers of distressed assets.

Duties:

• Provide legal assistance to the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights team.
• Draft memoranda, loan documents, court briefs, and bankruptcy-related pleadings.
• Collect and organize financial statements, appraisals, valuations, and relevant statutes for case preparation.
• Collaborate with the team on state and federal receivership cases.
• Participate in commercial creditors' rights litigation, including lien enforcement, lender liability claims, and voidable transfer actions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial bankruptcy and creditors' rights.
• Experience working with secured and unsecured creditors.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent time and project management abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strategic mindset for advancing cases.
• In-court experience (hearings or trial work) is a plus.

Education:

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).

Certifications:

• Membership in WSBA is required.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding client service skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing multiple cases simultaneously.

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA

Benefits:

• Medical and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan.
• Cafeteria Plan.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• Long-term Disability insurance.
• Whole life with Long-term care rider.
• Retirement Plan 401(k).
• Vacation and Sick/Safe Leave.
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

If mainstream makes you moan, this sizzling, successful firm in the heart of the Pacific Northwest will intrigue you. Their practice is full-service, with an emphasis on land use, environment and litigation, allowing you to make your mark in a gutsy atmosphere of cutting edge attorneys drawn to the extraordinary. We should note that this firm is consistently ranked a truly outstanding place to work with a great sense of camaraderie among the associates working here. This firm is also notable in that graduation from a first-tier law school is not necessarily needed to get a position with this firm. Additionally, this firm is known for doing first-rate work, and the associates working here do have the opportunity to work on significant cases and deals. In a market where firms are increasingly pushing to be bigger, better and faster, this firm has intentionally maintained its smaller size. Diversity seems to be emphasized by this firm and the associates working here all seem to have a good feeling about the fact that different viewpoints are respected here. For associates looking to be part of a very collegial atmosphere which treats its associates very well, this firm is a good choice. Compensation at this firm is not at high market; however, it appears to be quite enough to most associates. This firm has very low attrition for the most part.