Bankruptcy Litigation and Restructuring Associate (Mid-Level)

Ice Miller LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefits

Career coaching

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate with 3–5 years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience to join our sophisticated practice handling complex national matters.

The successful candidate will draft pleadings, handle discovery and motions, and work with senior attorneys on Chapter 11 cases for creditors and debtors, with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience in 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
• Active and in good standing NY bar; permanent US work authorization

Responsibilities

• Support complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 and out-of-court workouts
• Represent creditors’ committees, liquidations trustees, receivers, debtors, landlords, secured and unsecured creditors
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and related filings; participate in substantive court proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Drafting/filings

Research skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate to join our New York office who has three (3) to five (5) 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:

• Three (3) to five (5) 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 New York 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 $225,000 to $250,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

Ice Miller 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.