Junior Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy

Frontline Source Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Source Group represents a client in Dallas seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to build a career in consumer bankruptcy law. You will gain hands-on experience by working directly with clients and managing matters through the bankruptcy process.

Ideal candidates leverage strong communication, organization, and a willingness to learn. Prior bankruptcy exposure is a plus, but aptitude and client interaction skills take priority in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license.
• Bankruptcy experience, coursework, clerkship, or internship exposure is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine comfort working directly with clients.
• Patient and professional when handling difficult or stressed clients.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and shift between multiple responsibilities.
• Desire to develop a career in bankruptcy law.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of consumer bankruptcy matters and procedures.
• Assist with and ultimately manage bankruptcy cases as experience develops.
• Participate in client meetings and consultations.
• Prepare for and attend hearings and other proceedings.
• Communicate case requirements, next steps, and expectations to clients.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and support staff.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Develop the ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Maintain accurate documentation and consistent client follow-up.
• Provide professional and compassionate service to consumers navigating financial challenges.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client interaction

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Texas Bar license

Job description

Our client in Dallas Texas is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney interested in building a career in consumer bankruptcy law. This opportunity offers exposure to a high-volume legal practice with significant hands-on experience working directly with clients and managing matters throughout the bankruptcy process. The firm is looking for someone who is eager to learn, comfortable interacting with people, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment. While prior bankruptcy experience is beneficial, the emphasis at this level is on aptitude, communication skills, organization, and willingness to learn the practice.

Junior Associate Attorney Role

• Develop knowledge of consumer bankruptcy matters and procedures
• Assist with and ultimately manage bankruptcy cases as experience develops
• Participate in client meetings and consultations
• Prepare for and attend hearings and other proceedings
• Communicate case requirements, next steps, and expectations to clients
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and support staff
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Develop the ability to independently manage a caseload
• Maintain accurate documentation and consistent client follow-up
• Provide professional and compassionate service to consumers navigating financial challenges

Junior Associate Attorney Background Profile

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Texas law license
• Bankruptcy experience, coursework, clerkship, or internship exposure is a plus but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Genuine comfort working directly with clients
• Patient and professional when handling difficult or stressed clients
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and shift between multiple responsibilities
• Desire to develop a career in bankruptcy law