Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with experience representing secured creditors in consumer Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy matters in New York City. The ideal candidate will understand the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, though training is available for team-oriented candidates with less experience.

A NY license to practice law is required. The attorney will manage routine bankruptcy matters, draft pleadings, attend hearings, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules and creditor rights laws.
• Strong keyboard and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine bankruptcy matters.
• Draft and review pleadings and claims.
• Attend scheduled hearings.
• Respond to firm-wide bankruptcy inquiries.
• Review client filings.
• Monitor electronic filings (ECFs).
• Resolve routine bankruptcy matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and the Court.

Skills

Bankruptcy knowledge

Creditor rights laws

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with experience in representing secured creditors in consumer Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, though training is available for team-oriented candidates with less experience. A license to practice law in New York is required.

Duties

• Manage routine bankruptcy matters.
• Draft and review pleadings and claims.
• Attend scheduled hearings.
• Respond to firm-wide bankruptcy inquiries.
• Review client filings.
• Monitor electronic filings (ECFs).
• Resolve routine bankruptcy matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and the Court.

Requirements

• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules and creditor rights laws.
• Computer literacy.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong keyboard and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York.
• Admitted to District and/or Bankruptcy Courts in NY.

Skills

• Knowledge of bankruptcy and creditor rights laws.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters.
• Collaborative and performance-driven culture.
• Professional growth and long-term career development.