Bankruptcy Attorney

Poole Huffman; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Insurance Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Poole Huffman, a Georgia litigation boutique, seeks a Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Attorney to represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings and safeguard creditors' rights. You will work closely with named partners to handle a diverse caseload and provide comprehensive counsel.

Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active Georgia Bar membership, and at least 3 years of bankruptcy/creditor’s rights experience. Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bankruptcy and creditor’s rights law.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy law, including Chapters 7, 11, and 13.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills (writing sample required).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Bankruptcy Litigation: Representing creditors in bankruptcy cases, including filing proofs of claim, attending creditor meetings, and advocating for our clients' interests.
• Legal Research: Conducting legal research and analysis to provide sound legal advice to clients and colleagues.
• Client Counseling: Advising clients on bankruptcy-related matters, including debt collection, asset recovery, and creditor rights.
• Document Preparation: Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Negotiation: Engaging in negotiations with opposing counsel, debtors, and bankruptcy trustees to reach favorable settlements.
• Court Appearances: Appearing in court on behalf of clients, representing them in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Case Management: Effectively managing a caseload and ensuring all deadlines and court requirements are met.

Skills

Legal research

Client counseling

Negotiation

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

About Us:

Poole Huffman has been in business since 2009.We are a boutique law firm representing Georgia businesses in litigation involving business law, contracts, real estate, commercial debt collection, judgment collection, creditors' rights, employment matters.

Our Mission and Vision:

Poole Huffman is a litigation boutique of tenacious, accessible, and responsive counselors who understand your business and craft practical solutions to resolve unease, financial pressure, or emotional stress.

By 2030, be the firm 500 business owners trust for $1 Million+ matters, driven by 50 exceptional attorneys generating $40 Million annually and united by a culture that inspires fierce advocacy and meaningful impact.Be the lawyer you would hire to fight for you.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation, Insurance Benefits, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Position Overview:

As a Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Attorney at Poole Huffman, you will play a crucial role in representing our clients in bankruptcy proceedings and ensuring their rights as creditors are protected. You will work closely with a team of legal professionals and the named partners to handle a diverse caseload, providing comprehensive legal counsel and representation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bankruptcy Litigation: Representing creditors in bankruptcy cases, including filing proofs of claim, attending creditor meetings, and advocating for our clients' interests.


• Legal Research: Conducting legal research and analysis to provide sound legal advice to clients and colleagues.


• Client Counseling: Advising clients on bankruptcy-related matters, including debt collection, asset recovery, and creditor rights.


• Document Preparation: Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and agreements.


• Negotiation: Engaging in negotiations with opposing counsel, debtors, and bankruptcy trustees to reach favorable settlements.


• Court Appearances: Appearing in court on behalf of clients, representing them in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.


• Case Management: Effectively managing a caseload and ensuring all deadlines and court requirements are met.

Job Requirements (Including Education):

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.


• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bankruptcy and creditor’s rights law.


• Strong understanding of bankruptcy law, including Chapters 7, 11, and 13.


• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills (writing sample required).


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.


• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.


• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes

Poole Huffman Pillars:

• We assert persistent unrelenting pressure. We aggressively pursue your case, whether that means pushing the plaintiff case to trial, or attacking the merits and asserting defenses on a defense case.


• We deliver consistent, clear communication. We communicate regularly and concisely with our clients, opposing counsel, and the court.


• We create custom strategies. Our clients come to us with unique and challenging cases, and we make sure we create and implement a strategy that fits.


• We commit to our clients. We’re on your side, to achieve your best outcome.


• We fight fearlessly. You won’t find us backing down from trial.


• We value your time and ours. We know legal services are expensive and time invaluable, so we won’t waste your time on baseless tactics or frivolity.