Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney in Buffalo, NY.

Job Overview:

The Bankruptcy Associate Attorney will represent commercial debtors, creditors, lenders, and other constituents in bankruptcy proceedings, both in and outside of court.

Duties:

• Represent commercial debtors, creditors, lenders, and other constituents in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents related to bankruptcy cases.
• Attend court hearings and proceedings on behalf of clients.
• Negotiate and mediate with opposing parties to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding bankruptcy laws and procedures.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in bankruptcy law.
• Admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York.
• Experience working with commercial debtors, creditors, lenders, and other constituents in bankruptcy cases.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws and procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation and courtroom experience.
• Negotiation and mediation skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits Offered:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans: 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans.
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage).
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.