Mid-level Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a Midlevel Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate to join its growing team in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in representing creditors and be capable of handling various aspects of commercial loans, collections, lender liability, loan workouts, and commercial bankruptcy. Experience with litigation, bankruptcy, receivership, and insolvency proceedings is required. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, splitting time between remote and office-based work.

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Duties:

• Represent creditors in state and federal court proceedings related to commercial loans, collections, and lender liability matters.
• Handle loan workouts and commercial bankruptcy cases.
• Participate in litigation, bankruptcy, receivership, and other insolvency proceedings.
• Provide practical and creative solutions in distressed financial situations.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex cases, ensuring effective and efficient case handling.
• Manage and prioritize multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, providing regular updates on case status and developments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two to four years of experience in representing creditors.
• Experience in state and federal court proceedings involving commercial loans and bankruptcy.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical ability.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association (required).
• Licensure in the Oregon State Bar and/or California State Bar is a plus.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association (required).
• Licensure in Oregon and/or California state bars is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights: Experience handling commercial loan collections, lender liability, loan workouts, and bankruptcy cases.
• Strong Legal Writing: Ability to produce clear, persuasive, and legally sound documents.
• Courtroom and Litigation Experience: Proficient in state and federal court proceedings.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop strategic solutions.
• Client-Focused: Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and managing client relationships effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of handling multiple cases and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work well with colleagues to achieve collective success.

Benefits:

• Health insurance options, including Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits: accident insurance, life insurance, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit benefit programs (available in certain locations).

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.