Bankruptcy Attorney

Taylor Root; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, & 

vision coverage

3–4 weeks PTO

Disability insurance

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

Paid parking

Job summary

Taylor Root in Houston seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney to focus on Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters. The role supports a collaborative culture with partnership-track potential and flexible arrangements, including reduced-hour or staff attorney options.

The firm emphasizes a high-value team environment, 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage, generous PTO, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution, and parking facilities to support attorneys’ work-life

Qualifications

• 5+ years of attorney experience in bankruptcy matters (Chapter 7 and 11).
• Experience representing parties in complex Chapter 11 matters, including creditors or committees.
• Strong drafting, motions, discovery, and court hearing preparation.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client-facing skills.

Skills

5+ years attorney experience

Bankruptcy expertise (Chapter 7 & 11)

Strong writing and communication

Client-facing skills

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

A growing midsize law firm is looking to add an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney to its Houston office. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney with Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 experience who is looking for a collaborative firm offering flexibility, strong benefits, and a clear partnership-track option.

The Opportunity:

• Practice focused on Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters
• 1,900 billable hours for partnership-track attorneys
• Open to a reduced-hour or Staff Attorney arrangement
• Collaborative, rapidly growing, high-energy, and fun firm culture
• Associates and support staff are highly valued and treated as an important part of the firm
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 3-4 weeks of PTO for vacation and sick time, with general flexibility
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 5% employer contribution
• Paid parking

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of attorney experience, including bankruptcy work involving Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters
• Experience representing parties in complex Chapter 11 matters, including secured creditors, unsecured creditors, official committees, and/or Chapter 7 trustees
• Strong background in workouts, restructurings, and distressed financial situations, with the ability to provide practical, business-minded advice to clients
• Strong bankruptcy litigation and drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, discovery, proofs of claim, legal research, briefs, and preparation for creditor meetings and court hearings
• Excellent writing, communication, critical-thinking, and client-facing skills
• Strong academic credentials, references, and job tenure