Description:
Ballard Spahr LLP, which recently combined with Lane Powell PC, is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its sophisticated Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience representing parties in bankruptcy, restructuring, and/or creditors' rights litigation. A candidate with experience handling loan workouts, loan enforcement actions, receiverships, foreclosures, and other creditors' rights/insolvency related litigation, is preferred. The group's practice involves the representation of lenders, trade creditors, landlords, and debtors in workouts and restructurings, enforcement actions, receiverships, and bankruptcy, including Chapter 9, 11 and 15 cases, as well as distressed asset acquisitions and restructurings both in and out-of-court. Excellent drafting and legal writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This positions presents an opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in Washington, or the ability to waive in, is required. An active bar license in Oregon and/or California is a plus.How to Apply:
Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
To apply, please submit your resume, transcript, writing sample, and (optional) cover letter through our online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
