Midlevel Bankruptcy And Creditors Rights Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Midlevel Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Attorney with at least 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bankruptcy, receivership, and related insolvency proceedings, coupled with impressive academic credentials and analytical skills. The role requires a dedicated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a collaborative approach. Candidates with a current California Bar license are invited to apply, and additional preference will be given to those holding an Oregon State Bar and/or Washington State Bar license.

Duties:

• Handle bankruptcy, receivership, and other insolvency proceedings on behalf of clients.
• Develop and manage a book of business, demonstrating a proven ability to attract and retain clients.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and prepare legal documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations related to bankruptcy cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, focusing on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.
• Strong academic credentials, including a law degree from an accredited law school.
• A current California Bar license is mandatory; an Oregon State Bar and/or Washington State Bar license is a plus.
• Experience with bankruptcy, receivership, and related insolvency proceedings.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active California Bar license. Additional Oregon State Bar and/or Washington State Bar licenses is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical ability and legal research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to providing exceptional client service.
• Proven ability to develop and manage a book of business.
• Litigation and negotiation skills in bankruptcy cases.

Job Location: Long Beach, CA

Benefits: The firm offers benefits, including an annual performance bonus potential based on established targets for billings, collections, and billed hours. Additional discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.