Attorney

HNE; Georgia; À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonus program

Company Paid Life and Disability Ins.

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan with ERS

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

HNE is seeking an experienced bankruptcy attorney to join our remote practice serving financial institutions and other clients nationwide. The role requires Georgia bar admission and readiness to appear in Federal Bankruptcy Court in Georgia, with 7–10 years of bankruptcy experience and strong litigation skills.

You will handle motions, objections, and appeals, manage caseloads, and collaborate with colleagues while leveraging technology to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with Georgia bar license.
• Active license to practice law in Georgia.
• 7–10 years of bankruptcy experience preferred, including court appearances.

Responsabilités

• Interact with clients and staff in a professional, diligent manner.
• Prepare motions, objections, claims, and orders in bankruptcy matters.
• Defend bankruptcy-related litigation including adversary proceedings and appeals.
• Attend court hearings for bankruptcy matters.
• Manage caseload to meet client expectations and deadlines.
• Maintain strong relationships with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Connaissances

Bankruptcy litigation

Court appearances

Legal writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Georgia Bar License

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal research databases

Description du poste

Our client is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Our client is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Our client is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Interact with and aid clients and staff in a professional and diligent manner.
• Prepare various Motions, Objections, Claims and Orders associated with representation of clients in Bankruptcy matters.
• Defend litigated and contested matters in Bankruptcy Cases, including Adversary Complaints and Appeals.
• Attend various court hearings associated with representation of clients in bankruptcy matters.
• Representation of clients in various mortgage mediation matters associated with bankruptcy cases.
• Manage assigned case load in manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time sensitive matters as needed.
• Maintain a close and positive relationship with the other attorneys and staff for our firm to ensure that the work flow is smooth and productive - also serves as a quality control for the team members.
• To be able to maintain a positive and professional relationship with clients to ensure that their needs are being met. Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor of Law with Georgia Bar License.
• Licensed to practice law in jurisdiction and physically resides in jurisdiction.
• Requires one to ten years of Bankruptcy experience in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, preferably representing lenders and creditors, including attendance at court hearings. Preference for experience with litigation, Chapter 11, and adversary cases. Multiple jurisdiction admission a plus.
• Should be admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts in Georgia.
• Must physically reside in Georgia, preferably in the Atlanta area. While this position is fully remote, candidate will be expected to regularly appear in Federal Bankruptcy Court in Georgia.
• Must possess a good understanding of Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy procedures and laws.
• Litigation experience, preferably handling Adversary Complaints and Appeals in Bankruptcy Court.
• Must be familiar with court procedures and practice.
• Must be proficient with numbers and basic accounting.
• Must be knowledgeable of bankruptcy law proceedings.

General Competency Factors

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth