Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney for its New York City, NY, office. The ideal candidate should have 4 years of experience in bankruptcy law and must be admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York. Other jurisdiction admissions are welcomed. The candidate should have experience working with commercial debtors, creditors, lenders, and other constituents both in and outside court.

Duties:
• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies.
• Draft and review bankruptcy pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to bankruptcy issues.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Attend hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.

Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the state and federal courts of New York.
• 4 years of experience in bankruptcy law.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws and procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:
Admission to practice in the state and federal courts of New York.

Skills:
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits Offered:
• 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans.
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage).
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm is as New York-centric as they come, with East Coast roots almost 150 years old. With relatively inexpensive corporate services, including banking, corporate, labor, municipal and trust and estates departments, this firm is quite happy to remain a strong regional firm. To be sure, this firm can not be confused with the 'white shoe' New York firm. The perks are modest here, as are associate salaries. The attitude is grounded, though, and associates remark that they feel good knowing that their clients got great representation at a reasonable cost, and revel in the long-term relationships such customer service garners.