Restructuring & Insolvency Litigation Associate (2nd-3rd Year)

Permanent Placements; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC, on behalf of our client, a leading national law firm, seeks a junior-to-mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Restructuring & Insolvency practice in Atlanta. The role focuses on bankruptcy litigation, restructuring disputes, creditors' rights, and insolvency-related matters early in your career.

You will collaborate with experienced restructuring, bankruptcy, and trial attorneys on matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, representing Chapter 11 debtors,

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated interest in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, creditors' rights, or commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Federal judicial clerkship or other federal court experience preferred.
• Active membership in the Georgia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy litigation
• Assist with Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters
• Handle adversary proceedings, receivership disputes, and creditors' rights litigation
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation filings
• Conduct legal research and case strategy analysis
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances
• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel throughout all phases of litigation
• Support trial teams through case resolution and appeals when applicable

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Advocacy

Georgia Bar

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Restructuring & Insolvency practice in Atlanta. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to build a specialized practice in bankruptcy litigation, restructuring disputes, creditors' rights, and insolvency-related matters while gaining substantial courtroom experience early in their career.

The associate will work closely with experienced restructuring, bankruptcy, and trial attorneys on sophisticated matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. The practice represents Chapter 11 debtors, lenders, financial institutions, trustees, receivers, landlords, lessors, and other stakeholders in complex insolvency proceedings and related litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy litigation

• Assist with Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters

• Handle adversary proceedings, receivership disputes, and creditors' rights litigation

• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation filings

• Conduct legal research and case strategy analysis

• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances

• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel throughout all phases of litigation

• Support trial teams through case resolution and appeals when applicable

Ideal Candidate

• 2-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm

• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills

• Demonstrated interest in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, creditors' rights, or commercial litigation

• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

• Federal judicial clerkship or other federal court experience preferred

• Active membership in the Georgia Bar

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Significant courtroom exposure and hands-on litigation experience

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile restructuring and insolvency matters

• Direct mentorship from experienced bankruptcy and trial attorneys

• Broad platform serving clients across numerous industries

• Meaningful responsibility from the outset of your practice