Managing Attorney

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Ownership track

Mentorship

Job summary

Jobot in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Managing Attorney to lead its established bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice, guiding day-to-day operations as the founder steps back. The role offers an ownership track, mentorship from an experienced leader in agricultural bankruptcy, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The firm serves farmers and business owners with complex chapters 7, 11, and 12 matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Iowa licensure or ability to obtain Iowa licensure within a reasonably short period.
• Substantial bankruptcy and debt restructuring experience with increasing professional responsibility.
• Ideally, confirmation of at least five Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 plans, or equivalent creditor-side experience.
• Ability to lead complex matters and guide attorneys and staff.
• Strong negotiation, writing, courtroom, and client communication skills.
• Familiarity with commercial law, secured transactions, and tax implications for distressed businesses.
• Agricultural industry knowledge preferred.
• Estate or other complementary practice experience welcome alongside the core bankruptcy background.
• Interest in firm leadership, ownership, technology, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Assume day-to-day practice leadership as the founder steps back from active practice.
• Maintain an active bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice serving farmers and businesses.
• Supervise attorneys and support staff, review work product, and oversee case strategy, deadlines, and service quality.
• Evaluate clients' financial, legal, and tax circumstances and develop practical restructuring or liquidation strategies.
• Handle creditor negotiations, debt workouts, plan development, contested matters, and court appearances.
• Draft and review petitions, schedules, motions, pleadings, discovery, and other case documents.
• Address lien priority, secured debt, claims, leases, contracts, and adversary proceedings.
• Conduct prospective-client consultations and explain available strategies and the firm’s services.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing, training, performance reviews, and workflow improvements.
• Support adoption of upgraded technology and identify opportunities for practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Legal writing

Courtroom

Client communication

Strategic planning

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Managing Attorney

$150000 - $200000 per year | Cedar Rapids, IA | On-site | Permanent

Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring | Ownership Track | Lead an established bankruptcy boutique into its next chapter

A bit about us:

We are an established boutique law firm helping farmers, family-owned businesses, and business owners navigate financial distress, restructure debt, and protect their livelihoods. Approximately 90% of our practice involves bankruptcy, with matters spanning Chapters 7, 11, and 12, alongside commercial and agricultural legal work.

Demand for our services currently exceeds our capacity. We are seeking a Managing Attorney to succeed our founder in day-to-day practice leadership as he transitions into a mentorship role. This is an opportunity to lead an established practice with an ownership track and guidance from a respected authority in agricultural bankruptcy.

Our team values open communication, collaboration, and professional growth. We are investing in modern technology and improved workflows, and we welcome a leader who wants to strengthen our core practice while developing complementary service areas.

Why join us?

• Active succession opportunity with substantial responsibility for practice leadership.
• Ownership track with the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Mentorship from an established leader in agricultural bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Substantial existing demand for the firm’s services.
• Benefits package and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation allowance for the right candidate.
• Reduced billable expectations relative to the associate role to accommodate leadership duties.
• Collaborative team with strong internal communication.
• Investment in technology and more efficient practice systems.
• Opportunity to help expand into estate or other complementary business-related work.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assume day-to-day practice leadership as the founder steps back from active practice.
• Maintain an active bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice serving farmers and businesses.
• Supervise attorneys and support staff, review work product, and oversee case strategy, deadlines, and service quality.
• Evaluate clients' financial, legal, and tax circumstances and develop practical restructuring or liquidation strategies.
• Handle creditor negotiations, debt workouts, plan development, contested matters, and court appearances.
• Draft and review petitions, schedules, motions, pleadings, discovery, and other case documents.
• Address lien priority, secured debt, claims, leases, contracts, and adversary proceedings.
• Conduct prospective-client consultations and explain available strategies and the firm’s services.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing, training, performance reviews, and workflow improvements.
• Support adoption of upgraded technology and identify opportunities for practice growth.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Iowa licensure or ability to obtain Iowa licensure within a reasonably short period; Illinois-licensed attorneys are also encouraged to apply.
• Substantial bankruptcy and debt restructuring experience with increasing professional responsibility.
• Ideally, confirmation of at least five Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 plans, or equivalent creditor-side experience.
• Ability to lead complex matters and guide attorneys and staff.
• Strong negotiation, writing, courtroom, and client communication skills.
• Familiarity with commercial law, secured transactions, and tax implications for distressed businesses.
• Agricultural industry knowledge preferred.
• Estate or other complementary practice experience welcome alongside the core bankruptcy background.
• Interest in firm leadership, ownership, technology, and long-term growth.

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