Bankruptcy Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a junior to mid-level Restructuring and Insolvency Associate to join their team in Seattle. The role requires 1-5 years of experience, ideally as a bankruptcy judicial law clerk or practicing bankruptcy attorney. Candidates must have experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy and familiarity with avoidable transfer litigation.

This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys for mentorship, contributing to professional growth and client engagement. Strong academic credentials and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience as a bankruptcy judicial law clerk or practicing bankruptcy attorney.
• Experience in representing secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Familiarity with avoidable transfer litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with seasoned attorneys for mentorship.
• Engage directly with clients and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality client service independently and within a team.

Skills

Bankruptcy judicial law clerk experience

Practicing bankruptcy attorney experience

Representing secured creditors

Representing unsecured creditors

Avoidable transfer litigation familiarity

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a junior to mid-level Restructuring and Insolvency Associate to join their team in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have between one and five years of experience, either as a bankruptcy judicial law clerk or as a practicing bankruptcy attorney. Experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings is essential. Familiarity with avoidable transfer litigation is also preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with seasoned attorneys who provide active mentorship and support professional growth through increasing levels of responsibility and direct client engagement. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service are required.