Bankruptcy Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Associate to join its Commercial Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors' Rights practice in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in bankruptcy law, including trial experience, claims work, preference work, and workouts. The role involves handling all phases of bankruptcy, receiverships, guaranty actions, trustee sales, and related federal and state litigation. Strong research and drafting skills are essential for this position.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Handle all phases of bankruptcy, including motion practice, discovery, trial experience, claims work, preference work, and workouts.
• Manage receiverships, guaranty actions, and trustee sales.
• Work on federal and state litigation, including defensive and enforcement litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and support to clients involved in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve complex bankruptcy-related issues.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in bankruptcy law, restructuring, and creditors’ rights.
• Experience in bankruptcy motion practice, discovery, trial experience, claims work, and preference work.
• Knowledge or interest in receiverships, guaranty actions, trustee sales, and related litigation.
• Strong research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Illinois (or ability to be admitted to the bar).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of commercial bankruptcy law, restructuring, and creditors' rights.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid work environment (partially remote).

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.