Associate Attorney

SR Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm is looking for a skilled bankruptcy attorney in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience, primarily in creditor-side litigation, and be able to manage cases independently from start to finish. Responsibilities include representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic advice. The position offers benefits such as medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in bankruptcy law, particularly on creditor-side.
• Successful management of bankruptcy cases from intake to resolution.
• Strong first-chair bankruptcy litigation experience required.
• Admission to the Texas bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent both secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle creditor-side litigation, with occasional debtor representation.
• Draft legal documents and argue motions in court.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and memoranda; argue motions in court; attend depositions and hearings.
• Advise clients on bankruptcy strategy and recovery options.

Skills

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Courtroom skills

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a skilled bankruptcy attorney in Dallas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing creditors and be comfortable handling cases from start to finish as lead counsel.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
• Primarily handle creditor-side litigation, with occasional representation of debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda; argue motions in court; attend depositions and hearings.
• Advise clients on bankruptcy strategy and recovery options.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in bankruptcy law, with a strong focus on creditor-side work.
• Proven ability to first-chair bankruptcy litigation and manage matters independently.
• Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Admission to practice in Texas.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services, Courts of Law, and Law Practice

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance