Bankruptcy and Restructuring Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Bankruptcy and Restructuring Associate to join its team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience in bankruptcy law, handling court appearances, and representing various stakeholders in bankruptcy matters. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple office locations.

Duties

• Represent creditors' committees, indenture trustees, landlords, and trade creditors in bankruptcy cases.
• Handle substantive court appearances and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with team members across different office locations.

Requirements

• 2nd to 8th year associate with prior bankruptcy experience in a law firm.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent client-relations skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bar admission in the attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities.
• Proficiency in handling court appearances and legal documentation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work across multiple office locations.

Ranked as one of the Best Law Firm for Firm Culture and for Associate/Partner Relations, associates regard this firm as having a good work/life balance with down to earth and respectful people. Associates have great opportunities to work on complex matters in a friendly atmosphere with good long-term prospects. Additionally, the attorneys take seriously their professional and moral duty to assist the underrepresented. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.