Bankruptcy and Restructuring Associate

Kelley Drye; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP seeks 2nd to 8th year associates to join its Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department across New York, Madison, and Stamford offices. Ideal candidates have bankruptcy experience in a law firm and will handle substantive court appearances representing creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, landlords, and trade creditors.

Bar admission is required in the attorney’s resident or affiliated office. The firm notes its equal opportunity employment stance.

Qualifications

• Top academic credentials are required.
• Experience handling substantive court appearances in bankruptcy matters.
• Experience representing creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, landlords, and trade creditors.

Responsibilities

• Handle bankruptcy matters with court appearances and representations.
• Collaborate with team across offices to grow the department.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Court appearances

Client-relations

Team player

Representing creditors’ committees

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking 2 nd to 8 th year associates to join our growing and dynamic Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department. Ideal candidates will have previous bankruptcy experience in a law firm and will have experience handling substantive court appearances and representing creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, landlords, and trade creditors in bankruptcy matters. Top academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, excellent client-relations skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

We work seamlessly across offices and will consider experienced candidates in our New York, NY, Madison, NJ and Stamford, CT offices as we grow the group. Bar admission is required in an attorney’s resident and/or affiliated office.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of New York if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology) for example. New York Salary Range: Low: $225,000-High: $325,000.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).