Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Junior/Mid-Level Associate

Duane Morris LLP; United States; Remote; USD 255,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Associate to join its Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring practice group. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of sophisticated commercial bankruptcy experience in litigation and transactional contexts, with a focus on client contact, independence, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Stellar academics and writing/research skills are required. The role is based in the firm’s New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco or Wilmington

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of sophisticated commercial bankruptcy practice including both litigation and transactional experience.
• Aptitude for client contact and ability to work independently.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays close attention to detail.
• Stellar academics and superior writing and research skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in business reorganizations and financial restructuring matters.
• Support litigation and transactional work within the practice group.
• Collaborate with teams across NY, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Wilmington offices.

Skills

Client contact

Writing

Research

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

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Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Junior/Mid-Level Associate

Duane Morris LLP seeks an associate to join its Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring practice group. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 or more years of sophisticated commercial bankruptcy practice including both litigation and transactional experience. Candidate must have an aptitude for client contact, have the willingness to work independently, be a team player, be able to work/thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be detail-oriented. Stellar academics and superior writing and research skills are required. This position is available in our New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Wilmington office along with requisite bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice. The target annual pay range for this role is $255,000-295,000. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience, skill-set, current business needs and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Duane Morris' total comp package for employees, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and incentive packages and firm-sponsored benefit programs.