Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a legal professional for a hybrid role in Wilmington, Delaware, focusing on bankruptcy and restructuring matters, specifically Chapter 11 proceedings. The ideal candidate must be admitted to the Delaware Bar and have at least 1 year of relevant legal experience. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and supporting clients and attorneys on complex issues. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware.
• Experience or familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings is strongly preferred.
• Must be organized, responsive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle bankruptcy and restructuring matters focusing on Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Draft, review, and analyze pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
• Support attorneys and clients on complex business and financial issues.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organization

Project ownership

Education

Delaware Bar admission

1+ years of relevant legal experience

Job description

Pay: $190,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week. Local candidates in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are preferred.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware and should have 1+ years of relevant bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, or Chapter 11 related experience. Strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and project ownership skills are essential.

Job Description

• Handle bankruptcy and restructuring matters with a focus on Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Draft, review, and analyze pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
• Support attorneys and clients on complex business, financial, and restructuring issues.
• Manage projects, deadlines, filings, and matter-related responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and other parties involved in active matters.
• Take ownership of assignments while working closely with a collaborative attorney team.
• Contribute to a practice group known for sophisticated Delaware legal work.

Qualifications

• Delaware Bar admission required.
• 1+ years of relevant legal experience required.
• Experience or familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings strongly preferred.
• Bankruptcy, restructuring, commercial litigation, debtor-side, financial, or business-related experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Must be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be collegial, professional, and interested in practicing law in Delaware.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance