Bankruptcy Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a 4th-year Bankruptcy Litigation Associate to join its New York, NY office. This position is ideal for a litigator with over three years of bankruptcy litigation experience and a strong understanding of the Bankruptcy Code. The candidate should possess excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Collaborate on complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and pleadings on bankruptcy issues.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders professionally.
• Stay informed on legal developments and industry trends in bankruptcy law.
• Attend bankruptcy court hearings.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York or California State Bar.
• 4th-year associate with 3+ years of commercial litigation and bankruptcy experience.
• Proven track record as a litigator with outstanding legal writing skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York or California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong research, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship, training, and support for career advancement.

This mid-sized New York law firm offers competitive salaries and has become one of New York's leading law firms practicing in corporate, tax and entertainment law. Attorneys in the New York office have one of the premier theatre practices in the country, representing producers, playwrights, directors and designers, as well as theatre owners, motion picture studios, licensing organizations, theatrical agents, not-for-profit theatres, and investors, with respect to Broadway, Off-Broadway, Las Vegas, regional, touring and foreign productions. These practitioners provide all of the legal services required with respect to theatrical productions, including securities financing, copyright, counseling and in-depth knowledge of the financial structures in the live stage industry. Associates are groomed from the beginning to accept responsibility for client service and are given the opportunity early on to deal directly with clients and outside counsel. Associates are encouraged to form personal working relationships with clients and are expected to take the lead on their own assignments. Teamwork among the different practice groups and among the attorneys has been crucial to their continued success, for they have continued to provide an excellent working environment that encourages close cooperation and camaraderie. One or more partners in each department works directly with an associate to provide both guidance and supervision. Independence is encouraged, yet responsibility is balanced with support. Mentors are also provided to help junior associates with hands-on training. In addition to actual on-the-job training, an associate's work experience is supplemented by an ongoing in-house continuing legal education program and off-site training seminars. The firm also strongly encourages pro bono work, as evident by their involvement in their communities.