Associate Attorney in Creditors' Remedies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Creditors' Remedies to join their team in Minneapolis. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal representation, draft necessary documents, conduct legal research, and communicate effectively with clients to resolve matters efficiently.

Duties

• Review and analyze legal matters to provide representation until conclusion.
• Draft and route necessary legal documents through appropriate procedures.
• Conduct legal research using libraries and computer data systems.
• Formulate and issue well-founded legal opinions to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to resolve client matters when appropriate.
• Advise and communicate regularly 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

• Three plus years of experience, preferably in financial litigation, secured creditor, or bankruptcy practice areas.
• Experience representing banks, financial institutions, and secured lenders.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent computer and communication skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Strong grammar, proofreading skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the state bar.

Skills

• Dependable and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to constant change.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective 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.