Bankruptcy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with three to five years of experience to join the Bankruptcy and Reorganizations Practice Group in Wilmington, Delaware. The team handles insolvency-related matters for a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, lenders, and investors. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills. Prior experience in bankruptcy through a judicial clerkship or large law firm is advantageous.

Duties

• Assist in representing debtors, creditors, and committees in business bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Draft and review court filings, including motions, memoranda, and complaints.
• Conduct research and draft related correspondence, memoranda, and briefs.
• Manage discovery in contested matters and adversary proceedings.
• Participate in trial preparation, including preparing witnesses and trial exhibits.

Requirements

• Admission to the Delaware bar is required.
• Three to five years of relevant experience.

Education

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

Certifications

• Delaware Bar Admission.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 401(k) plan.
• Hybrid work model with in-office presence 2-3 days per week.

Founded over 150 years ago, this large law firm has several offices across the country. The firm provides legal services in various fields of practice for clients in many sectors of the economy, from education and intellectual property to construction law and bankruptcy. The company works to get a complete picture of each client's business and unique tasks to provide individual and effective advice and solutions. The company successfully interacts with the communities where their offices are based, does pro bono work, admires diversity, and is dedicated to excellent customer service.