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Houston office of our client seeks bankruptcy associate attorney with preferably 2-5 years of experience in large transactions in various stages of bankruptcy proceedings with at least a basic understanding of accounting and financial issues that affect restructuring transactions. The candidate will handle matters from a creditor's perspective arising under the United States Bankruptcy Code, particularly under Chapter 11. Will monitor simple and complex chapter 11 cases. Understand and analyze chapter 11 cases. Determine the need for responses and objections to significant events in bankruptcy cases. Draft responses and objections to significant events in bankruptcy cases as needed. Work with support staff and local counsel as needed. Communicate effectively with staff, opposing counsel and bankruptcy court personal. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in federal courts in Texas. Licensed to practice in federal courts of other states, particularly Delaware, New York, California, and Virginia helpful. Should have familiarity with significant events in chapter 11 cases such as DIP Funding, Sale Motions, Motions for Stay Relief, Plans, defending Objections to Claims and Preference Actions. Some familiarity with collection of ad valorem taxes and other governmental receivables, open meetings, public information act and other law applicable to local government entities is preferred. Legal

Excellent writing and research skills is needed. Must have a strong work ethic, organizational skills, inter-personal and social skills, and be a self-starter. Should have Juris Doctor degree.