Elite Bankruptcy Litigation Associate — Seattle

Workforce Recruiter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fertility benefits

16 weeks paid childcare leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney with 4–8 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights litigation. The role involves drafting, motions, and court appearances for complex insolvency matters.

JD from a top-tier law school and active Washington bar admission are required; admission in Oregon/California is a plus. Opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-disciplinary matters with a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington (or eligibility to waive into Washington); Oregon/California admission a plus.
• 4–8 years’ substantive bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring, creditors’ rights litigation, or related insolvency matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, landlords, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters.
• Handle loan workout negotiations, restructuring transactions, and distressed asset matters.
• Manage creditors’ rights litigation including loan enforcement actions, receiverships, and foreclosures.

Skills

Writing

Research

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney with 4–8 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights litigation. The role involves drafting, motions, and court appearances for complex insolvency matters.

JD from a top-tier law school and active Washington bar admission are required; admission in Oregon/California is a plus. Opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-disciplinary matters with a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm.