Creditors’ Rights Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Creditors’ Rights Litigation Associate to join their team in Chicago, IL. This position involves representing clients in complex recovery actions and bankruptcy proceedings. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical, research, and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in creditors' rights, bankruptcy, or commercial litigation.
• Strong ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Member of the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission).

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors in litigation and bankruptcy disputes.
• Draft legal documents for courts.
• Manage discovery and conduct legal research.
• Support partners on strategy, case preparation, and negotiations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication

Education

Member of the Illinois Bar

Job description

Overview

Creditors’ Rights Litigation Associate – Location: Chicago, IL. A well-regarded national firm is seeking an associate to join its Creditors’ Rights Litigation team in Chicago. The practice supports lenders, financial institutions, and corporate clients in complex recovery actions, bankruptcy proceedings, and commercial disputes. This is an opportunity to join a strong, collaborative group with consistent exposure to sophisticated creditors’ rights matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors in litigation, workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcy-related disputes.
• Draft motions, briefs, and pleadings for state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
• Manage discovery, conduct legal research, and assist in evidentiary hearings.
• Support partners on strategy, case preparation, and negotiations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, or commercial litigation experience gained at a law firm.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Member of the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Competitive market rate (DOE)
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, alongside performance-based bonuses

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.