Bankruptcy & Reorganization Attorney — Chapter 11 Litigation

Orion Placement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney for a full‑time bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Philadelphia, joining a well established law firm. You will handle Chapter 11 matters, draft sophisticated documents, and interact with clients, gaining courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the PA bar with 2+ years of litigation experience; bankruptcy/restructuring experience is preferred. In-person collaboration is valued, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania bar admission required.
• 2+ years of attorney litigation experience required.
• Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, restructuring, insolvency, or business reorganization experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling litigation matters and appearing in court.
• New Jersey or Delaware bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle bankruptcy, business reorganization, restructuring, and related litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, agreements, and other sophisticated legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop practical strategies for complex client matters.
• Participate in hearings, court appearances, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on Chapter 11 and restructuring matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide responsive, business minded legal counsel.
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters while maintaining excellent organization and attention to detail.

Skills

PA Bar Admission

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Courtroom Experience

Self‑Motivated

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well established, full service law firm with a sophisticated bankruptcy and business reorganization practice.
• Work on meaningful Chapter 11, restructuring, insolvency, and related litigation matters alongside experienced attorneys.
• Gain substantive responsibility, including drafting, strategy, client interaction, and courtroom exposure.
• Litigation attorneys looking to build deeper bankruptcy and restructuring experience are encouraged to apply.
• Grow your career in a collaborative environment that values strong legal work, professional development, diversity, and practical business judgment.

Location

This is a full time opportunity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our team strongly values in person collaboration and primarily works on site, with some flexibility available for the right candidate.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and have 2+ years of litigation experience as an attorney. Bankruptcy, restructuring, or business reorganization experience is strongly preferred but is not required for consideration.

About Us

We are an established full service law firm representing businesses, organizations, and individuals across a broad range of sophisticated legal matters. Our team combines strong legal advocacy with practical business judgment while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace where attorneys can grow and make an impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle bankruptcy, business reorganization, restructuring, and related litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, agreements, and other sophisticated legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop practical strategies for complex client matters.
• Participate in hearings, court appearances, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on Chapter 11 and restructuring matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide responsive, business minded legal counsel.
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters while maintaining excellent organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania bar admission required.
• 2+ years of attorney litigation experience required.
• Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, restructuring, insolvency, or business reorganization experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling litigation matters and appearing in court.
• Self motivated with strong professional judgment and communication skills.
• New Jersey or Delaware bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Sophisticated work with meaningful responsibility and courtroom exposure.
• Opportunity to develop specialized bankruptcy and restructuring expertise.
• Collaborative attorneys who value mentorship, professionalism, and high quality work.
• A workplace committed to inclusion, professional growth, and long term career development.
• Some flexibility while maintaining the benefits of an engaged, in person team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance