Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Kristy Carbajal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) participation

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellness benefits

Equity partnership track

Job summary

Unknown Firm seeks a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its Seattle office, focusing on complex insolvency, financial restructuring, and related litigation matters. The attorney will work with experienced practitioners representing a broad range of stakeholders in distressed situations, both in and out of court.

The candidate should have 2+ years of bankruptcy/insolvency experience, strong research and writing skills, and a Washington Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bankruptcy insolvency restructuring experience in a law firm or similar environment.
• Experience with bankruptcy litigation and creditor rights matters is highly desirable.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills with ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in corporate bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
• Advise secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, trustees, committees, landlords, and other stakeholders in insolvency proceedings.
• Support bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions and related disputes.
• Assist with Chapter 11 cases, receiverships, workouts, and other restructuring transactions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and analyze bankruptcy and insolvency issues.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop practical strategies for distressed situations.
• Assist with asset sales, creditor rights matters, and financial litigation proceedings.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Court filings

Education

Bar admission (Washington)

Juris Doctor

Job description

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Our client, a well‑established law firm with a nationally recognized insolvency and restructuring practice, is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated practice focused on bankruptcy, insolvency, financial restructuring, and related litigation matters. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced practitioners representing a broad range of stakeholders in complex financial distress situations, both in and out of court.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in corporate bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
• Advise secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, trustees, committees, landlords, and other stakeholders in insolvency proceedings.
• Support bankruptcy litigation matters, including avoidance actions and related disputes.
• Assist with Chapter 11 cases, receiverships, workouts, and other restructuring transactions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and analyze bankruptcy and insolvency‑related issues.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop practical strategies for distressed situations.
• Assist with asset sales, creditor rights matters, and financial litigation proceedings.

Candidates should have 2+ years of bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring, or related litigation experience gained at a law firm or comparable legal environment. Experience with bankruptcy litigation, creditor rights matters, receiverships, and avoidance actions is highly desirable. Candidates with completed bankruptcy court clerkships are strongly encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, along with excellent academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast‑paced practice. Admission to the Washington Bar is required.

Compensation is expected to range from $235,000 to $265,000. Our client offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes unlimited PTO, 401(k) participation, comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, bonus opportunities, and a clear equity partnership track for attorneys seeking long‑term career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.