Commercial Bankruptcy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Commercial Bankruptcy Associate in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate has four or more years of bankruptcy experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong communication skills.

Admission to practice in North Carolina or willingness to obtain admission is required. The role involves representing debtors and creditors in restructurings, handling discovery, drafting pleadings, and staying current with bankruptcy developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of bankruptcy experience.
• Admitted to practice in North Carolina or willing to obtain admission.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors and creditors in restructurings and insolvency proceedings.
• Handle all aspects of discovery from start to finish.
• Draft and file pleadings and briefs.
• Review developments in bankruptcy law and regulations.
• Assist in mass tort bankruptcy litigation.
• Support partners in research and drafting for manuscripts and presentations.
• Perform other legal functions and special projects as assigned.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Academic credentials

Independent work

Executive decisions

Creative problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Clerkship

Education

Juris Doctorate

ABA-accredited law school

Bankruptcy emphasis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Bankruptcy Associate in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of bankruptcy experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong communication skills. Admission to practice in North Carolina or willingness to obtain admission is required.

Duties

• Contribute to representation of debtors and creditors in corporate restructurings and insolvency proceedings.
• Handle all aspects of discovery from start to finish.
• Draft and file pleadings and briefs.
• Review and interpret developments in bankruptcy law and regulations.
• Assist in mass tort bankruptcy litigation.
• Support partners in research and drafting for manuscripts and presentations.
• Perform other legal functions and special projects as assigned.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and support staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in bankruptcy.
• Admitted to practice in North Carolina or willing to obtain admission.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, with a preferred emphasis in bankruptcy or litigation.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills

• Excellent legal research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work independently and make executive decisions.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Team player committed to collaboration.
• Bankruptcy Court or federal District Court clerkship is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.