Description:

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate to join its growing Wilmington, DE office. This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling complex matters for national and regional clients. The associate will work closely with senior attorneys on complex bankruptcy proceedings representing a broad range of stakeholders, including debtors, secured lenders, creditors' committees, and unsecured creditors. Matters routinely involve high-stakes litigation and contested issues in Chapter 11 cases.

The ideal candidate will have experience:
  • Supporting complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for national and regional clients
  • Representing debtors, secured lenders, creditors' committees, and unsecured creditors
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, and related filings and participating in court proceedings
  • Collaborating with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters

The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Three to seven years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience within a law firm environment
  • Experience in Chapter 11 matters and creditor-side representation
  • Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
  • Delaware bankruptcy experience
  • A J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active and in good standing bar admission to the Delaware state bar

In this position, you will:
  • Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
  • Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
  • Collaborate with talented and team-oriented attorneys across practice groups and offices

Our attorneys enjoy:
  • Competitive salaries
  • One-on-One career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support
  • Workplace flexibility and remote work opportunities

Please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences, a cover letter, and a law school transcript.

For any questions and all blind search firm submissions, please contact Sr. Manager of Associate Recruiting, Cybele Smith at Cybele.Smith@icemiller.com.