Bankruptcy Litigation and Restructuring Associate-Columbus, OH

Ice Miller; North Carolina; On-site; USD 181,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Career coaching

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP in Columbus, OH seeks a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate with 2–3 years' bankruptcy or restructuring experience to support a sophisticated national practice handling complex matters.

You will draft pleadings and motions, assist in Chapter 11 cases, work with creditors' committees and other stakeholders, and collaborate across offices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience within a law firm.
• Experience in Chapter 11 matters and creditor-side representation.
• Litigation experience including depositions and courtroom advocacy.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and related filings and participate in court proceedings.
• Support complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy proceedings

Chapter 11 experience

Litigation

Drafting pleadings

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate to join our Columbus, OH office who has two (2) to three (3) years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience. This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling complex national bankruptcy and related litigation cases. The associate will work closely with senior attorneys on complex bankruptcy proceedings representing a broad range of stakeholders, including creditors’ committees, liquidation trustees, receivers, debtors, secured and unsecured creditors. Matters routinely involve high-stakes litigation and contested issues in Chapter 11 cases.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Supporting complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts
• Representing including creditors’ committees, liquidation trustees, receivers, debtors, landlords, secured and unsecured creditors
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and related filings and participating in substantive court proceedings
• Collaborating with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience within a law firm environment
• Experience in chapter 11 matters and creditor-side representation
• Experience in litigation, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom advocacy
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Strong entrepreneurial drive
• Strong drive to stay informed on legal developments and industry trends in bankruptcy law
• A J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing bar admission to the Ohio state bar
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $181,000 to $187,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.