Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate to join its practice group in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will bring one to three years of bankruptcy experience or have clerked for a bankruptcy judge.

Duties

• Assist in handling bankruptcy cases and creditors' rights matters.
• Collaborate with team members on commercial litigation tasks.
• Engage in client interactions and provide exceptional service.

Requirements

• One to three years of bankruptcy experience or clerkship with a bankruptcy judge.
• Admission or pending admission to The Florida Bar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to The Florida Bar (or pending).

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated writing skills.
• Commercial litigation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.