Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in New York, NY. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on creditor's rights and bankruptcy-related litigation, as well as restructuring, within a collaborative and resource-rich environment.

Duties

• Engage in commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation.
• Participate in trial, motion practice, and depositions.
• Draft motions, including summary judgment and motions to dismiss.
• Handle complex discovery motions.
• Collaborate with various teams on multi-disciplinary insolvency issues.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Interest in or exposure to bankruptcy practice.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Understanding of secured transactions law.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) with impressive academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in trial and motion practice.
• Strong drafting and legal writing abilities.
• Effective oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Collegial work environment with a multi-office team.
• Access to resources of a major national and international law firm.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.