Commercial Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lateral Attorney Referral Program

Mentorship program

Marketing Resources and Assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition Assistance for education and技能

Job summary

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in Pittsburgh seeks an attorney to join the Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.

You will work closely with senior shareholders on a full spectrum of bankruptcy cases for commercial clients, drafting and negotiating plans, motions, and related documents. We value clear writing, persuasive advocacy, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting; the role includes regular court appearances and collaboration with a committed team providing professional

Qualifications

• License to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-6 years' experience in commercial bankruptcy and foreclosure practice preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset.
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork.
• A strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services.

Responsibilities

• Support the general Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
• Support clients in broad and varied areas of law.
• Draft and negotiate forbearance agreements, bankruptcy plans, and corporate documents.
• Make regular court appearances in bankruptcy proceedings, receiverships, and related litigation.
• Assume borrower representation in financing transactions.
• Prepare motions, briefs, plans and other bankruptcy documents.
• Assist in preparation of expert reports and mediation statements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to work in fast-paced work环境

Strong organizational and time mgmt

Teamwork and professionalism

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Bar admission in Pennsylvania

Tools

iManage document management system

Job description

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking an attorney to join the Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice group in our Pittsburgh office. The attorney will work closely with senior shareholders on the full spectrum of bankruptcy cases and projects for clients. The attorney will work with commercial business clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:

• Support the general Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice
• Support clients in broad and varied areas of law.
• Draft and negotiate forbearance agreements, bankruptcy plans, and corporate documents.
• Make regular court appearances in bankruptcy proceedings, receiverships, and related litigation.
• Assume borrower representation in financing transactions.
• Prepare motions, briefs, plans and other bankruptcy documents.
• Assist in preparation of expert reports and mediation statements.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• License to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Degree from an accredited law school
• 3-6 years' experience in commercial bankruptcy and foreclosure practice preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
• A strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using practice areas specific software
• Experience with business development
• Experience with direct client contact
• Experience with iManage document management system
• Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS

Analytical Detail Oriented Social Perceptiveness Adaptability Resourceful

Independently Motivated Communication Skills Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to: Travel about 10% of the day to inside or outside worksites beyond the corporate office, representing Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, and telephone. Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

This is a salaried full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours. Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete company objectives.

WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOU

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its associates and encourages ongoing writing, speaking, publishing, and other professional and business development opportunities. Associate attorneys are assigned a mentor through our mentorship program, an individual marketing budget for business development efforts, along with structured guidance and direction for how to develop their own practice. All attorneys have assigned legal support staff to aid their service to clients.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive base compensation. The firm also invests in a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance for education and skill development
• Lateral Attorney Referral Program
• Marketing Resources and Assistance
• Personal mentor to provide guidance and advice to develop your practice

LEARN MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY LIFE

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Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.