Associate Attorney – Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights

Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP (Indianapolis-based law firm); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP, an Indianapolis law firm, seeks a flexible and detail-oriented attorney to support our growing practice. This role involves drafting court filings, attending hearings, and researching case law across Indiana and neighboring states.

Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of attorney experience and 1+ year in Bankruptcy/Creditor's Rights. Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney.
• 1+ year of Bankruptcy/Creditor's Rights experience.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft court filings and legal documents for various courts.
• Attend hearings and research case law.
• Prepare bankruptcy pleadings for chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13.

Skills

Attorney experience

Bankruptcy expertise

Multi-tasking

Client confidentiality

Tools

BestCase Bankruptcy software

Job description

Company Description

Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP is an Indianapolis-based law firm that has served clients across Indiana since 1937.

Role Description

KGR is looking for a new member of our team that is flexible, dependable, and detail-oriented and who is willing to jump right into our fast-paced environment to assist with managing our rapidly growing practice.

Responsibilities

Examples of the specific job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Draft court filings and other documents in both state and federal courts of primarily Indiana, but also Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio, including motions, complaints, answers, discovery requests, and settlement agreements relating to Landlord/Tenant, replevin, mortgage foreclosure, and bankruptcy matters
• Attend hearings in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts
• Research case law and review local, state, and federal rules
• Prepare various bankruptcy pleadings for chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy cases
• Utilize Best Case software to prepare bankruptcy petitions and schedules
• Attention to daily deadlines on calendar and help move matters forward
• Correspond with clients and confidently answer case questions

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, 401k with company matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney
• 1+ year of Bankruptcy/Creditor's Rights experience
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple matters simultaneously
• Ability to complete tasks in a reasonable time frame
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Experience with BestCase Bankruptcy or similar software preferred