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

Caplin & Drysdale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Signing bonus

Clerkship bonus

Healthcare premiums 100% paid for员工

Job summary

Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, DC seeks a 2-4 year associate for its Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights practice. The candidate will join a litigation-focused team handling complex disputes in bankruptcy matters and will benefit from a collaborative environment with strong mentorship.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of litigation experience, with top-tier academic credentials. Relocation stipends and competitive market salaries are offered, along with excellent benefits and up to 18 weeks of

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Top-tier law school academic credentials required.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Experience in bankruptcy/creditors’ rights valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on bankruptcy/creditors’ rights matters as part of the team.
• Contribute to case preparation, research, and client communications.
• Collaborate closely with partners and associates in a collaborative litigation group.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Job description

Please only apply through the link below. Thank you!

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. Please submit your application here (https://florecruit.com/v2/app/capdale/jobs/MjQxODJ-cmVJNlYxYTI1cWZDZ29hRGY2SG82cHowcHJ1cXVj/apply) or send inquiries to:

Manager of Attorney Recruitment & Talent Strategy

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