Bankruptcy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Bankruptcy Associate for its Seattle, WA office. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in bankruptcy and insolvency, with a license to practice in Washington. Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials are essential. Experience in bankruptcy litigation, such as avoidance actions, is desirable.

Duties

• Represent clients in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Handle state court receiverships.
• Engage in bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of bankruptcy and insolvency experience.
• Licensed to practice in Washington.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Bankruptcy litigation experience preferred.
• Completed bankruptcy court clerkship is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Full benefits package
• Equity partnership track

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.