Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

VCG Attorney Recruiting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VCG Attorney Recruiting has partnered with a well-established Florida law firm to hire a Bankruptcy Associate in their Miami office. The role focuses on Chapter 11 business bankruptcy matters, creditors' rights, and related assignments, with opportunities to appear in court and manage motions practice.

You will conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations while coordinating across multiple offices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in bankruptcy or creditors' rights.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload and multi-office coordination.

Responsibilities

• Handle Chapter 11 business bankruptcy matters and creditors' rights.
• Make court appearances and manage motions practice.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Manage multiple projects, collaborating across offices.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm with multiple offices throughout Florida, is seeking a skilled Bankruptcy Associate to join their team in the Miami office. This is a vital role for an attorney looking to deepen their practice in business bankruptcy and creditors' rights within a dynamic, multi-office environment.

What You'll Do

• Handle Chapter 11 business bankruptcy matters, creditors' rights litigation, and assignments for the benefit of creditors
• Make court appearances and manage motions practice
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects, often collaborating across offices

What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Judicial clerkship experience considered a strong plus
• Substantial knowledge of Chapter 11 business bankruptcies and creditors' rights matters
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a fast-paced caseload

Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package within a professional, collaborative environment where attorneys are supported in building meaningful, long-term practices.

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