Attorney - Bankruptcy - Houston - 200K+

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 250.000 - 550.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with 3% matching

Medical coverage (three plan options)

Vision coverage (firm pays 99%)

Firm-paid life insurance policy ($30,0

Firm-paid short-term and long-term dis

Zusammenfassung

We Are Legal Revolution seeks a senior bankruptcy and creditors' rights attorney for a confidential Texas-based firm in Houston. This partner-track role focuses on sophisticated creditor-side matters, including bankruptcy litigation and related trust engagements, with a strong emphasis on building a durable practice.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in Texas bankruptcy/creditors' rights, an active Texas bar, and a proven ability to originate at least $750,000 annually.

Qualifikationen

• Active Texas bar admission.
• 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience.
• Meaningful experience in creditor representation, including bankruptcy litigation.

Aufgaben

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations.
• Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Handle motion practice and courtroom advocacy, including stay relief and claims objections.

Kenntnisse

Creditor-side practice

Bankruptcy litigation

Business development

Texas bar knowledge

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

A confidential Texas-based law firm is seeking a senior bankruptcy and creditors' rights attorney to focus on sophisticated creditor-side matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy litigation and related litigation trust and special counsel engagements. This is a partner-track opportunity for an attorney who is well-connected in the bankruptcy community and is motivated to build and grow a durable practice.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Partner-track role for an attorney who wants to lead and expand a practice.
• Mix of Chapter 11, Chapter 7, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and litigation trust-related work.
• Fully remote.
• Billable target of 1,600 hours.

THE ROLE

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations.
• Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Handle motion practice and courtroom advocacy, including stay relief, claims objections, and related disputes.
• Advise creditor clients on strategy, risk, and resolution options throughout the case lifecycle.
• Support litigation trust-related matters, including litigation strategy and related claim administration support where applicable.
• Serve in special counsel-style capacities for creditor constituencies and coordinate with referring counsel as needed.
• Develop business through relationship management and practice development efforts.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location: Houston, Texas area

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Texas bar admission.
• 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience.
• Meaningful experience in creditor representation, including bankruptcy litigation.
• Experience with litigation trust work and special counsel-style engagements.
• Creditor-side practice focus is required for this role (no debtor work).
• Demonstrated business development capability, including the ability to originate at least $750,000 annually.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Established professional network within the Texas bankruptcy community.
• Relationships with large law firms and other referral sources, including Texas and New York connections.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable target: 1,600 hours.
• 401(k) with 3% matching.
• Medical coverage (three plan options).
• Vision coverage (firm pays 99% of plan).
• Firm-paid life insurance policy ($30,000).
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.