Attorney, Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join the Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will focus on bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout matters, including real estate and asset-based finance transactions, specialty finance transactions, and equipment leasing. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Review and draft financial documents.
• Draft pleadings and appear in court.
• Review and manage financial due diligence.

Requirements

• Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license or ability to be admitted within one year of hire.
• Experience in bankruptcy or restructuring matters in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Candidates with an excellent academic record given preference.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Nebraska or eligibility to obtain within one year.

Skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking and possess a high attention to detail.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic.
• Ability and confidence to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
• Commitment to achieving the goals of firm clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending plan and health savings account.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year and flexible paid vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and employee assistance program.
• Back-up care and domestic partner benefits.
• Commuting benefits and technology allowance.

The Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.