Bankruptcy Attorney - Senior Associate

Offit Kurman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Texas is seeking a skilled bankruptcy attorney to represent creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, strong courtroom skills, and the ability to manage cases independently from intake to resolution. This position involves drafting legal documents and advising clients on bankruptcy strategies. Competitive candidates will be comfortable in litigation and possess excellent advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in bankruptcy law, focusing on creditor-side work.
• Proven ability to handle bankruptcy litigation independently.
• Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
• Handle creditor-side litigation and represent debtors occasionally.
• Manage cases from intake to resolution.
• Draft legal documents and argue motions in court.
• Advise clients on bankruptcy strategy and recovery options.

Skills

Bankruptcy law

Legal writing

Client advisement

Litigation

Courtroom skills

Education

Admission to practice in Texas

Job description

Offit Kurman is seeking a skilled bankruptcy attorney in Dallas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing creditors and be comfortable handling cases from start to finish as lead counsel.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
• Primarily handle creditor-side litigation, with occasional representation of debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda; argue motions in court; attend depositions and hearings.
• Advise clients on bankruptcy strategy and recovery options.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in bankruptcy law, with a strong focus on creditor-side work.
• Proven ability to first-chair bankruptcy litigation and manage matters independently.
• Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Admission to practice in Texas.

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