Associate – Bankruptcy

GrayRobinson, P.A. Nationwide Alcohol Industry Practice; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayRobinson, P.A. has an opening in our Miami or Orlando offices for a Bankruptcy Associate with 2-3 years’ experience.

The successful candidate must be admitted to The Florida Bar and should ideally have experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, creditors’ rights, and related complex litigation. The role requires handling court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, and negotiations, along with strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Chapter 11 business bankruptcies, creditors’ rights litigation, assignments for the benefit of creditors, representing fiduciaries, as well as complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation (including avoidance actions).
• Ability to handle court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects with lawyers in different offices simultaneously and autonomously, with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Chapter 11 matters, creditors’ rights, and related bankruptcy litigation.
• Attend court appearances, file motions, take depositions, participate in mediations, and negotiate resolutions.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and research memoranda for complex bankruptcy matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GrayRobinson’s offices to manage multiple matters concurrently.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Job description

Description

GrayRobinson, a full-service law and government consulting firm with 16 offices in Florida and Washington, D.C., has an opening in our Miami or Orlando offices for a Bankruptcy Associate with 2-3 years’ experience – judicial clerkship a plus. The successful candidate must be admitted to The Florida Bar and should ideally have:

• Experience with Chapter 11 business bankruptcies, creditors’ rights litigation, assignments for the benefit of creditors, representing fiduciaries, as well as complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation (including avoidance actions).
• Ability to handle court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects with lawyers in different offices simultaneously and autonomously, with keen attention to detail.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package in a fast-paced, professional environment.

GrayRobinson, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.