Prestigious Bankruptcy Litigation Associate

Accounting Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Fertility benefits

Paid childcare leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

AmLaw 100 Firm in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Litigation Practice Group. The role involves handling complex insolvency matters for lenders, creditors, landlords and debtors, with exposure to both litigation and transactional work.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Washington bar admission, 4–8 years in bankruptcy or related litigation, and strong drafting, discovery, and courtroom skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington in good standing (or eligible to waive).
• 4–8 years of substantive bankruptcy, restructuring or insolvency litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, landlords, debtors, and stakeholders in bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
• Manage loan workouts, restructurings, and distressed asset matters.
• Lead creditors' rights litigation, including enforcement actions, receiverships, and foreclosures.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice for bankruptcy disputes.
• Collaborate with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Skills

Bar admission, WA

JD from top-tier law school

4–8 years bankruptcy experience

Bankruptcy & restructuring expertise

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Litigation Practice Group. The role involves handling complex insolvency matters for lenders, creditors, landlords and debtors, with exposure to both litigation and transactional work.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Washington bar admission, 4–8 years in bankruptcy or related litigation, and strong drafting, discovery, and courtroom skills.