Bankruptcy and Restructuring Attorney / 2 – 4 yrs. / Chicago, Detroit, Madison, or Milwaukee
An AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a bankruptcy and restructuring attorney with 2 – 4 years of relevant experience to join their Practice Group in Chicago, Detroit, Madison, or Milwaukee office. Law clerk experience for a bankruptcy judge in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court is highly recommended. In addition to having strong legal-writing, oral-communication, and litigation skills, qualified candidate will have significant experience representing debtors, secured creditors, indenture trustees, creditor committees, trustees, unsecured creditors, bondholder and noteholder groups, liquidation trustees, plan administrators and disbursing agents, bidders and acquirers, and other stakeholders in corporate reorganization matters, corporate trust and inter-creditor issues, and bankruptcy and default matters. The candidate must also have experience (1) drafting avoidance complaints, mediation statements, various motions and pleadings, objections to plans of reorganization, sale motions, and settlement agreements; (2) preparing and filing fee applications, proofs of claim, and legal memoranda; and (3) presenting motions to the bankruptcy court and attending evidentiary hearings. This position will involve working with the entire 50+ member Practice Group, with primary focus in the Midwest markets. Seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated Bankruptcy Attorney who is an effective communicator and has demonstrated an ability to thrive and prosper in complex environments. Top academics and work experience required. To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from a top-tier, ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the state Bar coinciding with the office of hire will be a condition of employment.
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