Associate Attorney - Creditors' Remedies

Adams & Martin Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for its Creditors' Remedies practice. Candidates must hold a JD from an accredited law school and a Minnesota bar license, with at least three years of relevant experience. This role involves drafting legal documents, providing client representation, and conducting legal research in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. Competitive compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in financial litigation or related areas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks despite interruptions.
• Excellent grammar and attention to detail in communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation from assignment to conclusion.
• Draft necessary legal documents and oversee their routing.
• Conduct legal research and formulate legal opinions.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Minnesota bar license

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

This position is for an Associate Attorney within the Creditors' Remedies practice at Adams & Martin Group, based in Minneapolis, MN. Compensation ranges from $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded.
• Drafts all necessary documents and routes them through appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
• Performs legal research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
• Formulates and issues well‑founded legal opinions to clients.
• Effectively conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
• Advise and communicate regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter.
• Maintains membership in state bar and completes all required Continuing Legal Education requirements annually.
• Follows the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and complies with all requirements of the firm's professional liability insurer.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Required

• Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and possesses a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by e‑mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff, providing information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Work requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Qualifications Required

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minnesota bar license.
• Three or more years of experience, with a preference for experience representing banks, financial institutions, loan servicers, private secured lenders, and other secured lenders within one or more of the financial litigation, secured creditor, creditors’ remedies, bankruptcy, and workout practice areas.
• Highly motivated and self‑starter.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all written communications and document preparation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring completion of assignments despite frequent interruptions and changes in schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.