Restructuring Mid-Senior Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior attorney with at least six years of experience to join its Restructuring practice group in New York City, NY. The role focuses on bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset disputes, requiring a strong educational background and experience in a major law firm.

Duties

• Engage in bankruptcy litigation and manage distressed asset disputes.
• Draft briefs and take depositions effectively.
• Manage cases independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic credentials and superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar in the location of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the practicing state.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.