Bankruptcy Associate Attorney | Own Your Docket & Courtroom

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in New York is seeking a bankruptcy associate to handle a real caseload from day one at a 25-person debt relief firm serving New York City and Long Island.

You will draft petitions, manage Section 341 meetings, respond to motions, and appear in court, with opportunities to work on contested matters and foreclosure defense filings. Bilingual skills (Spanish/Hindi/Urdu/Russian) a plus.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York (in good standing).
• 2+ years of bankruptcy experience (consumer Ch. 7/13 strongly preferred; Ch. 11/Sub V a plus).
• Comfortable in court and managing your own docket.
• Strong drafting and client-communication skills.
• Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, or Russian a plus given our client base.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of consumer and small-business bankruptcy matters from intake through discharge, including drafting petitions, handling Section 341 meetings, responding to motions and objections, and appearing in court.
• Depending on your strengths, you may also work on contested matters, adversary proceedings, and foreclosure defense filings.
• You’ll work directly with clients, so comfort explaining options in plain language matters as much as technical skill.

Job description

Jobot in New York is seeking a bankruptcy associate to handle a real caseload from day one at a 25-person debt relief firm serving New York City and Long Island.

You will draft petitions, manage Section 341 meetings, respond to motions, and appear in court, with opportunities to work on contested matters and foreclosure defense filings. Bilingual skills (Spanish/Hindi/Urdu/Russian) a plus.