Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in business bankruptcy and related litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, membership in good standing with the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars and related federal Bars (preferred), and prior experience at a regional, national, or well-regarded local firm. They should possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to debtors, creditors, and other interested parties.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda on bankruptcy issues.
• Draft and review bankruptcy pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Negotiate and draft restructuring agreements, creditor agreements, and plans of reorganization.
• Attend bankruptcy court hearings, meetings of creditors, and other related proceedings.
• Manage client relationships and communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Work collaboratively with partners, senior associates, and support staff on case strategy and execution.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and Rhode Island Bar (preferred) in good standing.
• 3-5 years of experience in business bankruptcy and related litigation.
• Working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and related legislation.
• Experience representing both debtors and creditors preferred.
• Bankruptcy court experience is essential.
• Strong academic background with high academic achievement.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and proactively.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and Rhode Island Bar (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in bankruptcy law, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative approach to legal practice.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Law offices are located in Boston and Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The law practice has one-hundred years of professional legal expertise. A fairly large team of skillful attorneys make up their law firm. Practice disciplines are comprehensive. There are fourteen practice areas namely bankruptcy-creditors' rights, corporate-business, energy, family law and litigation.