Strategic Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles seeks an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team.

The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency experience.
• Experience representing debtors and creditors’ committees preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and revise motions, objections, and other bankruptcy filings to be ready for filing with the court.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex matters.
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which you plan to practice.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group and collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters.
• Represent clients and contribute to matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and revise bankruptcy filings, motions, and objections for filing with the court.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Restructuring experience

Insolvency experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bar membership in good standing

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles seeks an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team.

The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.