Attorney - Commercial Bankruptcy

Jobot; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Full benefits package

Job summary

Jobot in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a seasoned attorney to join our business law practice with emphasis on bankruptcy and related proceedings. You will support representations in Chapter 7, 11, and 12 matters, manage discovery, and draft pleadings for creditors and debtors.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, four years of experience, and NC admission or commitment to pursue it. Competitive benefits apply within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of legal experience.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with focus in bankruptcy or litigation.
• Admission to practice in North Carolina or willingness to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the firm’s representation in bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, distressed asset and debt acquisitions, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases; adversary proceedings; creditors’ committees; trustees.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Academic credentials

Independent work

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team player

Clerkship experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amber Wood

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

North Carolina business law firm focused on bankruptcy, commercial transactions, healthcare, commercial real estate, litigation and mediation.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation
• Collaborative culture
• Growth opportunities
• Full benefits package

Job Details

Requirements:

• Minimum of four years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, with preferred emphasis in bankruptcy or litigation.
• The candidate must be admitted to practice in North Carolina or willing to obtain admission.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent legal research, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Ability to work independently and make executive decisions
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks successfully in an autonomous fashion
• Team player, committed to working with colleagues and clients
• Bankruptcy Court or federal District Court clerkship is a plus

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the firm’s representation of debtors and creditors in all areas of corporate restructurings, workouts, distressed asset and debt acquisitions, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases; adversary proceeding plaintiffs and defendants; creditors’ committees; individual creditors; trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases; and receivers
• Handle all aspects of discovery from start to finish
• Draft and file pleadings and briefs
• Review and interpret developments at the state and national level regarding bankruptcies and research law and regulations
• Assist in the firm’s mass tort bankruptcy team, including litigation

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