Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree required., Bar membership in New York is mandatory., Prior bankruptcy experience preferred., Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct comprehensive reviews of conditions precedent to filing actions.

Draft and review pleadings and correspondence for initiating actions.

Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.

Ensure internal systems are updated with findings and documentation.

Job description

The Associate Bankruptcy Attorney role provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. New York Bar Required. Prior bankruptcy experience preferred.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes our benefits package. We are looking to hire a candidate with the aforementioned bar membership(s) who is able to work remotely.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters
Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel
Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
Demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently

Required Education and Training: