Junior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is actively seeking a Junior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney with a strong background in commercial loans and bankruptcy court procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience documenting and enforcing commercial loans for institutional clients, demonstrating expertise in due diligence, UCC, debtor/creditor work, secured transactions, and the documentation and negotiation of sophisticated lending transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence and research on commercial loans, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Handle UCC filings and assist in debtor/creditor matters.
• Participate in the documentation and negotiation of complex lending transactions.
• Provide legal support in broader bankruptcy cases, demonstrating familiarity with bankruptcy court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to analyze and assess legal issues.

Requirements:

• Completion of a judicial clerkship for a bankruptcy judge or at least 1 year of law firm experience documenting or enforcing commercial loans.
• Strong understanding of due diligence, UCC, debtor/creditor work, secured transactions, and bankruptcy court procedures.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Prior clerkship experience is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Washington State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Location: Seattle, WA

Benefits: The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with a discretionary employer contribution. Candidates are eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.