Personal Bankruptcy Attorney

The Lane Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Pre-tax retirement with matching

Mentorship program

Job summary

The Lane Law Firm seeks an attorney with experience in personal bankruptcy to handle Chapter 7 filings for our business owner clients as part of our Texas debt-reorganization strategy in Houston. You will represent clients in court, draft pleadings, negotiate with creditors and plan strategies that maximize positive outcomes.

We do not focus on Chapter 13; we emphasize Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 exposure. You will work from our Houston office, with a mentorship pathway designed to enable you to

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling personal bankruptcy filings, especially Chapter 7.
• Ability to draft pleadings, respond to motions, and manage court deadlines.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in a courtroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain positive resolutions for clients (confirmation, discharge, settlement).
• Research and construct strategies to win against well-funded adversaries.
• Manage assigned client base and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Litigation

Research

Court appearances

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We’re looking for an attorney with experience in personal bankruptcy to handle personal Chapter 7 filings for our business owner clients as part of the business debt reorganization strategy.

We do not handle any personal Chapter 13 cases. Personal bankruptcy is not our focus. We file more Chapter 11 sub-chapter V business bankruptcies than any other firm in the State of Texas.

You will also gain exposure to and experience in our business Chapter 11 bankruptcy practice. But no Chapter 11 experience is required for this role.

We practice in all districts in Texas, all out of our Houston office. Our business is booming and we need more lawyers!

We offer a path of mentorship designed to allow you to handle your own cases and not just be an assistant. Our attorneys quickly gain the experience needed to handle cases on their own.

Practice Law, Not Business Development

Our in-house client intake team brings in the clients so you can focus on cases and attorney-only tasks.

OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Objectives:

• Obtain positive resolutions for clients (confirmation, discharge, settlement, etc.)
• Research and construct new angles/tactics to win against well-funded adversaries
• Manage the assigned client base, meeting or exceeding expectations

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Create and manage a bankruptcy or litigation plan for multiple clients
• Negotiate with opposing counsels
• Set, prioritize, and work within deadlines
• Manage legal calendar
• Handle motions, discovery, depositions and hearings
• Represent clients before opposing counsel and Judges in court
• Seek opportunities to increase exceed client expectations
• Document activity and progress in our Case Management and Billing Systems

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

• Licensed Texas Attorney in good standing

Skills & Attributes:

• Must be able to successfully prioritize cases & clients
• Must seek to be proficient in all phases of small business bankruptcy and litigation (drafting, arguing motions, etc.)
• Must be proficient in research, drafting motions and oral arguments
• Must enjoy representing clients in court
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail
• Must have a willing attitude, ready to help any team member
• Must enjoy negotiating, and desire positive mutually beneficial outcomes

CULTURE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Culture:

We help small business owners in their darkest hour. We must be empathetic, responsive and ready to fight for our clients.

We are a small business. We must have respect for our teammates and the jobs they do.

We are people. We must have passion for things outside the office.

Teamwork:

We value teamwork and clear communication. Cases are assigned an attorney, paralegal, a case manager & legal assistant. These non-attorney team members are instrumental in the overall support and success of cases. They are responsible for client intake, billing/collections, document coordination, the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motions, day-to-day client relations, e-filing, and other tasks.

We value a personal drive for self-improvement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We provide an attorney evaluation, feedback, and advancement track, as well as a family-friendly and professional environment. We have fun and celebrate often. Business casual attire. Office hours are M-F 8:30-5:30.

Compensation:

Compensation is salary plus outcome-based bonuses, not just the number of hours you personally bill. We pay for all licensing, continuing education, and encourage professional growth in a variety of ways. You will be given a running start via assignment of cases from our substantial client base.

• We offer a generous benefits package that includes PTO, subsidized Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans and a pre-tax retirement savings program (managed by Merrill Lynch) with matching.