Bankruptcy Associate (3-5 Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Boston seeks a Bankruptcy Associate to join its well-established restructuring practice. You will handle insolvency matters, draft pleadings, and work closely with senior attorneys in a mentorship‑driven environment.

This role offers meaningful responsibility across industries, with direct client interaction and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience and strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting motions and court filings preferred.
• Exposure to complex financial or insolvency-related matters is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Interest in developing long-term expertise in restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bankruptcy and restructuring matters across a variety of industries.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Support case strategy and legal analysis for ongoing matters.
• Conduct research and prepare concise, practical written work product.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex insolvency issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Bankruptcy knowledge

Job description

Work Directly on Complex Restructuring Matters with Strong Mentorship

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett

A bit about us

We are a business-focused law firm that advises organizations and individuals on legal issues that arise throughout a company’s life cycle. Our work includes operational matters, transactions, disputes, and periods of transition, with an emphasis on practical judgment and clear guidance. We act as counselors, taking time to understand how our clients operate and what they need to move forward. By focusing on efficiency, clarity, and thoughtful problem-solving, we help clients navigate complexity while using their legal resources in a deliberate and effective way.

Why join us

We offer a collaborative environment where lawyers are given meaningful responsibility and trusted to exercise judgment early in their careers. Our teams are lean, allowing for direct client interaction and hands‑on experience across all stages of a matter. We value clear thinking, practical solutions, and respectful communication. Mentorship is built into daily work, not rigid hierarchy, and we support professional growth alongside balance and sustainability. For attorneys seeking substantive work in a collegial setting, we provide a place to build a long‑term practice.

Job Details

We are seeking a Bankruptcy Associate to join a well‑established restructuring practice. This role is designed for an attorney who wants to take on meaningful responsibility while developing under the guidance of experienced practitioners. You will be involved in a range of insolvency and restructuring matters, gaining exposure to both strategic and day‑to‑day aspects of the practice. We offer a supportive, team‑oriented environment where junior attorneys are encouraged to grow, contribute, and build long‑term expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bankruptcy and restructuring matters across a variety of industries
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings
• Support case strategy and legal analysis for ongoing matters
• Conduct research and prepare concise, practical written work product
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex insolvency issues
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience drafting motions and court filings preferred
• Exposure to complex financial or insolvency‑related matters is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
• Interest in developing long‑term expertise in restructuring

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in MA (or ability to waive in)
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Commitment to growth and mentorship within a collaborative practice

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