Creditors' Remedies Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Creditors' Remedies Associate Attorney in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in creditors' remedies and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. They will be a self-starter with excellent academic credentials and a commitment to providing top-quality legal service.

Duties

• Review and analyze legal matters to provide representation until conclusion.
• Draft necessary documents and pleadings for client representation.
• Conduct legal research using various resources.
• Formulate and issue legal opinions to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to resolve client matters.
• Advise and communicate with clients regarding case status.
• Maintain state bar membership and complete Continuing Legal Education annually.
• Adhere to ethical requirements and professional liability insurer standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a bankruptcy law clerk or in representing financial institutions preferred.
• Highly motivated and self-starter.
• Strong analytical abilities and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the state bar.

Skills

• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits

A mid-sized firm with reputation that places it in the top 2-3 firms in the Twin Cities, this firm has become very successful in less than 25 years since its inception. Its practice areas include litigation, environmental and employment law, employee benefits, real estate, governmental affairs, banking/finance and general corporate matters. Its lawyers come from Harvard, University of Minnesota and small regional schools, with excellent academic credentials. Compensation at the firm is top of the market in the Twin Cities, and the billable hourly requirement is quite reasonable, although you are expected to work the weekend and nights if asked to do so by the partners. Everyone seems content being at the firm, and people tend to remain at the firm for the long haul.