Bankruptcy Associate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP seeks an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team.

The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency experience.
• Experience representing debtors and creditors’ committees preferred.
• Ability to prepare and revise motions, objections, and other bankruptcy filings for court filing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating with attorneys and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions to complex matters.
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction you plan to practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist head of bankruptcy group and collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Restructuring

Insolvency

Legal research

Writing

Independent work

Collaborative

Bar admission

Job description

Department: Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense

Offices: Boston; Chicago; Los Angeles; New York; San Diego; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team. The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency experience
• Experience representing debtors and creditors’ committees preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and revise motions, objections, and other bankruptcy filings to be ready for filing with the court
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex matters
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which you plan to practice

Strong academic and professional credentials

The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

US Pay Range

$260,000 — $390,000 USD

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About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle‑market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com .

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