Bankruptcy Litigation Special Counsel / Senior Associate

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York seeks an experienced bankruptcy litigator to lead complex matters on the debtor or creditor side, including contested financing, sale and plan disputes, and appeals.

You will collaborate with clients and partners to develop strategy, supervise junior attorneys, and manage discovery and briefing through trial and potential appellate work. Hybrid work policy supports flexible scheduling while preserving in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as lead counsel or second chair in adversary proceedings or bankruptcy appeals.
• Substantial trial, deposition, and briefing experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in NY, DE, NJ, and TX.
• Ability to manage case teams and supervise junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Lead bankruptcy litigation matters in federal courts as needed.
• Draft motions and appellate briefs for contested matters and appeals.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for hearings and trial.
• Supervise junior attorneys and manage discovery and briefing workflows.
• Collaborate with clients and partners on case strategy and theory.

Skills

Lead counsel experience

Trial & deposition experience

Team supervision

Bankruptcy litigation knowledge

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on debtor or creditor-side bankruptcy litigation, including contested financing, sale and plan disputes, managing discovery processes and disputes, supervising investigation teams, and handling adversary proceedings and appeals.


• Develops and executes litigation strategy in collaboration with clients and partners, including fact development, discovery planning, and case theory.


• Drafts substantive motion practice, including dispositive motions, briefs on appeal, and other significant pleadings.


• Takes and defends depositions, including direct examinations for use at trial, and prepares witnesses for hearings and trial testimony.


• Serves as lead counsel in bankruptcy litigation matters, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and appeals in bankruptcy courts and federal district and appellate courts.


• Represents creditors, creditors' committees, and other parties-in-interest in connection with plan confirmation, claims disputes, and avoidance actions.


• Requires demonstrated experience as lead counsel or second chair on adversary proceedings, contested matters, or bankruptcy-related appeals, as well as substantial trial, deposition, and briefing experience.


• Familiarity with U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Texas is expected, with comfort appearing in federal trial and appellate courts.


• Proven ability to manage case teams and supervise junior attorneys in all phases of complex litigation is required.


• The firm operates under a hybrid work policy.