Sr. Associate Attorney

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in Cedar Rapids. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work, including client representation in bankruptcy cases and strategic legal planning. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and experience in bankruptcy law, with a strong ability to negotiate and evaluate complex financial scenarios. With a modern office environment, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-the-job training

401(k) and matching

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Iowa or able to be licensed shortly.
• Experience in bankruptcy and debt restructuring required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and other parties.
• Supervise staff and assist clients in achieving goals.
• Provide legal services including research and representation.

Skills

Negotiation practice

Understanding of income taxes

Evaluating bankruptcy outcomes

Determining priority of liens

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Tools

Law practice management software

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

This Jobot Job is hosted by Brandon Yolles.

Job Details

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

1. Maintaining excellent communication with clients, advisors, opposing counsel, courts, and other interested parties.
2. Supervising and assisting the firm’s qualified staff and professionals in evaluating the client’s overall financial, tax, and legal position.
3. Assisting clients in determining realistic goals then designing strategies to accomplish those goals.
4. Providing excellent legal services, including legal research; drafting petitions, schedules, motions, pleadings, orders, and status updates; and overseeing and analyzing discovery.
5. Representing clients at mediations, negotiations, depositions, and in court, whether state court, federal district court, or bankruptcy court.
6. Conducting new client meetings for the purpose of selling legal services.

Systems Refinement & Management Duties

This firm utilizes a mixture of technology and carefully crafted policies and procedures to help leverage the power of the firm’s full team to the benefit of their clients. Consequently, the following duties are critical aspects of this position:

1. Work with the owner of the firm to refine and optimize the firm’s policies and procedures.
2. Train subordinate staff on the firm’s policies and procedures, and audit compliance.
3. Cultivate expert familiarity with the firm’s law practice management software to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Minimum Requirements

The Senior Associate Attorney must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed in the state of Iowa or have the ability to be licensed in Iowa within a reasonably short period of time.

Experience

The Senior Associate will have experience in bankruptcy and debt restructuring, with at least five Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 plans confirmed.

Technical Skills

An ideal candidate will possess the following core technical skills:

1. Negotiation practice.
2. Understanding of how income taxes affect businesses.
3. Ability to evaluate probable outcomes in bankruptcy scenarios.
4. Ability to determine the priority of liens on real and personal property.

Why Join Us?

Remote Position! Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Company perks
• On-the-job training
• 401(k) and matching
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off