Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an associate for their bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Falls Church, Virginia. The role involves representing clients in bankruptcy matters, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience in bankruptcy, strong writing skills, and an active Virginia Bar admission.

Associates will be mentored by experienced partners and have opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency-related experience, or a completed bankruptcy clerkship.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Assist with financial restructuring strategies and related commercial transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, high-performing bankruptcy and restructuring practice with a steady pipeline of sophisticated matters
• Gain hands-on experience across bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related commercial transactions
• Work closely with experienced partners who value mentorship, strong writing, and thoughtful legal analysis
• Build a long-term practice in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment
• Ideal role for an associate looking to deepen technical bankruptcy expertise while maintaining broad business exposure

Location

This is an on-site role based in Falls Church, Virginia, offering close collaboration with partners and direct involvement in complex restructuring matters.

Note

This position requires active admission to the Virginia Bar and at least 2+ years of directly relevant bankruptcy or financial restructuring experience, or completion of a bankruptcy court clerkship.

About Us

We are a business-focused law firm providing sophisticated, practical legal solutions in restructuring, insolvency, and financial matters for a wide range of clients. Our team values strong academics, excellent writing, and a collegial approach to problem-solving, with an emphasis on long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and memoranda
• Assist with financial restructuring strategies and related commercial transactions
• Work directly with partners on case strategy, court filings, and client counselingCollaborate with attorneys across business and litigation practices as matters require

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency-related experience, or a completed bankruptcy clerkship
• Admission to the Virginia Bar preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a respected bankruptcy practice that values precision, teamwork, and professional development. Associates are given meaningful responsibility, direct partner access, and the opportunity to build deep subject-matter expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance