Business Bankruptcy Attorney

The Lane Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

PTO

Subsidized health insurance

Retirement savings program with matching

Job summary

The Lane Law Firm in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Bankruptcy Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in personal and/or business bankruptcy. The firm focuses on providing a supportive environment where attorneys can quickly gain experience managing their own cases without the business development burden.

Your responsibilities include obtaining positive resolutions, managing client relationships, and handling court representations. A generous benefits package is provided, including PTO and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in personal and/or business bankruptcy.
• Must be proficient in all phases of small business bankruptcy and litigation.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Obtain positive resolutions for clients.
• Research and construct new angles to win against adversaries.
• Manage assigned client base, meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Create and manage a bankruptcy plan for multiple clients.

Skills

Proficient in research, drafting motions and oral arguments

Prioritize cases & clients

Enjoy representing clients in court

Skills in negotiation

Education

Licensed Texas Attorney in good standing

Job description

We file more Chapter 11 sub-chapter V business bankruptcies than any other firm in the State of Texas. We practice in all districts in Texas, all out of our Houston office. Our business is booming and we need more lawyers!

We’re looking for a bankruptcy attorney with 3-5 years of experience in personal and/or business bankruptcy who wants to take their career to a full blown business bankruptcy practice.

We do a limited number of personal 7 filings (when it is for the business owner and part of the business debt reorganization strategy), but personal bankruptcy is not our focus. We do not handle any personal Chapter 13 cases.

We offer a path of mentorship designed to allow you to handle your own cases and not just be an assistant. Our attorneys quickly gain the experience needed to handle cases on their own.

Practice Law, Not Business Development

Our in-house client intake team brings in the clients so you can focus on cases and attorney-only tasks.

OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Objectives:

• Obtain positive resolutions for clients (confirmation, discharge, settlement, etc.)
• Research and construct new angles/tactics to win against well-funded adversaries
• Manage the assigned client base, meeting or exceeding expectations

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Create and manage a bankruptcy or litigation plan for multiple clients
• Negotiate with opposing counsels
• Set, prioritize, and work within deadlines
• Manage legal calendar
• Handle motions, discovery, depositions and hearings
• Represent clients before opposing counsel and Judges in court
• Seek opportunities to increase exceed client expectations
• Document activity and progress in our Case Management and Billing Systems

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

• Licensed Texas Attorney in good standing

Skills & Attributes:

• Must be able to successfully prioritize cases & clients
• Must seek to be proficient in all phases of small business bankruptcy and litigation (drafting, arguing motions, etc.)
• Must be proficient in research, drafting motions and oral arguments
• Must enjoy representing clients in court
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail
• Must have a willing attitude, ready to help any team member
• Must enjoy negotiating, and desire positive mutually beneficial outcomes

CULTURE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Culture

We help small business owners in their darkest hour. We must be empathetic, responsive and ready to fight for our clients.

We are a small business. We must have respect for our teammates and the jobs they do.

We are people. We must have passion for things outside the office.

Teamwork

We value teamwork and clear communication. Cases are assigned an attorney, paralegal, a case manager, & legal assistant. These non-attorney team members are instrumental in the overall support and success of cases. They are responsible for client intake, billing/collections, document coordination, the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motions, day-to-day client relations, e-filing, and other tasks.

We value a personal drive for self-improvement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We provide an attorney evaluation, feedback, and advancement track, as well as a family-friendly and professional environment. We have fun and celebrate often. Business casual attire. Office hours are M-F 8:30-5:30.

Compensation

Compensation is salary plus outcome-based bonuses, not just the number of hours you personally bill. We pay for all licensing, continuing education, and encourage professional growth in a variety of ways. You will be given a running start via assignment of cases from our substantial client base.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes PTO, subsidized Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans and a pre-tax retirement savings program (managed by Merrill Lynch) with matching.