Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with 2+ years of financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial transactions experience to join a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice. You will advise clients, collaborate with senior attorneys, and handle complex matters involving distressed businesses and creditors.

The role offers on-site work in DC with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful responsibility within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active Washington, DC Bar admission is required.
• Active Virginia Bar admission is required.
• 2+ years of financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial transactions experience, or bankruptcy court clerkship.
• Excellent research and legal writing skills.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Maryland Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related commercial matters.
• Work on sophisticated matters involving financially distressed businesses, creditors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with restructuring strategies and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle commercial transactions arising in restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare high-quality written work.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex financial and business matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Bankruptcy experience

Commercial transactions experience

Job description

Pay

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a thriving bankruptcy and financial restructuring practice handling sophisticated matters. Gain meaningful responsibility across bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial transactions. Work alongside experienced attorneys on complex matters involving financially distressed businesses and creditors. Build valuable experience at the intersection of litigation, restructuring, and transactional law. Develop your career in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal work, professional growth, and client service.

Location

Washington, DC. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering direct collaboration with an experienced bankruptcy and restructuring team.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in both Washington, DC and Virginia and have 2+ years of relevant financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial transactions experience, or have completed a bankruptcy court clerkship.

About Us

We are a sophisticated business law firm providing practical, strategic counsel to clients facing complex legal and business challenges. Our attorneys value collaboration, exceptional client service, and giving associates meaningful opportunities to grow their practices.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related commercial matters.
• Work on sophisticated matters involving financially distressed businesses, creditors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with restructuring strategies and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle commercial transactions arising in restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare high-quality written work.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex financial and business matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Washington, DC Bar admission required.
• Active Virginia Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial transactions experience, or bankruptcy court clerkship experience.
• Excellent research and legal writing skills.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Maryland Bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a busy, sophisticated bankruptcy practice where you can build valuable restructuring experience while taking on meaningful responsibility. Our collaborative team offers exposure to complex matters, experienced attorneys, and strong opportunities for long-term professional development.

Benefits

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