Seattle Bankruptcy Litigation Associate - AmLaw 100 Firm

United Future; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

United Future is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Litigation Practice Group in Seattle. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring, and creditors' rights litigation within a prestigious firm environment, with strong drafting, discovery, and courtroom skills.

The role emphasizes representing lenders, creditors, landlords, and debtors in complex matters, including Chapter 11, 15, and 9 cases.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington (or eligible to waive into WA); admission in OR/CA a plus.
• 4–8 years of substantive experience in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring, creditors' rights litigation, or insolvency matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, landlords, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters.
• Handle loan workout negotiations, restructuring transactions, and distressed asset matters.
• Manage creditors' rights litigation, including loan enforcement and foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate workout agreements, restructuring documents, pleadings, motions, and related filings.
• Advise clients on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, and risk management strategies.
• Represent clients in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy litigation, including Chapter 11, 15, and 9 proceedings.
• Provide strategic guidance to creditors and debtors in complex insolvency cases.
• Assist with acquisitions of distressed assets and workouts, in and out of court.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Skills

Bankruptcy litigation

Drafting

Discovery

Motion practice

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

United Future is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Litigation Practice Group in Seattle. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring, and creditors' rights litigation within a prestigious firm environment, with strong drafting, discovery, and courtroom skills.

The role emphasizes representing lenders, creditors, landlords, and debtors in complex matters, including Chapter 11, 15, and 9 cases.