Litigation Associate (with Signing Bonus) - Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights (Washington, D.C.)

Caplin & Drysdale LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% firm-paid healthcare premiums

Employer contributions to 401k

Up to 18 weeks parental leave

Signing or clerkship bonuses

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Caplin & Drysdale LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a second to fourth-year associate to join our Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights practice group. You will work on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, analyzing and resolving high-stakes disputes in a close-knit team.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of litigation experience; top-tier law school credentials are required. The firm offers a competitive market salary, signing or clerkship bonuses, relocation stipend, and generous benefits including 100%

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Bankruptcy exposure not required but advance consideration for creditors' rights experience.
• Top-tier law school credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Work on bankruptcy and creditors' rights litigation in Chapter 11 cases.
• Collaborate with other associates to analyze and resolve disputes.
• Provide clear and effective communication within the litigation team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Top law school

Academic excellence (top of class)

Job description

Caplin & Drysdale is seeking a second to fourth-year associate to join our Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights practice group in our Washington, DC office. Our bankruptcy litigation practice is regularly retained in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases to analyze and resolve high-profile, complex and cutting-edge disputes. Our practice encompasses the full range of issues potentially affecting creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

Applicants should have between 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably with prior law firm or clerkship experience. Bankruptcy experience is not required but candidates with exposure to bankruptcy and/or creditors’ rights will receive additional consideration. All applicants must have exceptionally strong academic credentials and be in the top of their class from top tier law schools. Our litigation group works closely together and is looking for associates that are effective communicators that want to be part of a close-knit team.

We offer competitive market salaries ($225k+), generous signing or clerkship bonuses, relocation stipend and an excellent benefits package to include 100% firm-paid healthcare premiums for employees, employer-contributions to 401k and up to 18 weeks of parental leave.

Inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.