Litigation Senior Counsel - Sacramento

Buchalter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter LLP in Sacramento seeks a Senior Counsel with 7+ years of litigation and insolvency experience, including Chapter 11 work representing creditors. Must be licensed in California and have strong writing and analytical skills.

The candidate will manage complex bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters, coordinating with teams across the firm. The role involves reviewing financials, schedules, and plans of reorganization, and handling workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, and related

Qualifications

• JD with excellent academic credentials and California license to practice law in good standing
• 7+ years of litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, and creditors' rights experience
• Experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings

Responsibilities

• Review complex fact patterns and provide analysis and strategic recommendations
• Represent creditors and other parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and related insolvency matters
• Handle contested matters and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court
• Prepare and argue motions, objections, briefs, and other filings
• Conduct discovery, examinations, and pre-trial proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions in bankruptcy and commercial litigation
• Assist with bankruptcy-related appellate matters
• Manage complex matters with minimal supervision

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Oral and written communication

Matter management

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Counsel to support our Sacramento Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of recent litigation and insolvency/bankruptcy experience, including experience representing creditors and other parties in Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, restructurings, receiverships, and related commercial litigation matters. Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California and have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.Responsibilities:Review complex fact patterns and provide analysis and strategic recommendationsRepresent secured and unsecured creditors and other parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and related insolvency mattersHandle contested matters and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy courtPrepare and argue motions, objections, briefs, and other litigation filingsReview and analyze financial statements, bankruptcy schedules, disclosure statements, plans of reorganization, and related documentationHandle creditor-side matters involving workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships, and other insolvency proceedingsConduct discovery, examinations, and other pre-trial proceedingsNegotiate settlements and resolutions in bankruptcy and commercial litigation mattersAssist with bankruptcy-related appellate mattersIndependently and effectively manage complex matters with minimum supervisionWork collaboratively with attorneys across the firm on bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation mattersQualifications:Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentialsMust be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California7+ years of litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, and/or creditors’ rights experienceExperience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, contested matters, and adversary proceedingsExperience representing secured and/or unsecured creditorsFamiliarity with federal and bankruptcy court procedural rules and practicesFamiliarity with and ability to prepare sophisticated litigation and bankruptcy documentsMust have case and matter management experienceClear and effective drafting skillsStrong analytical and negotiating skillsAbility to independently manage complex mattersAbility to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneysAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong organization and matter management skillsAbility to work effectively with others as part of a teamA career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and a full benefits package.Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $260-$320k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript using the link below.